We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Test Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for a confident testing professional who can independently lead testing for small to medium-sized projects, while also driving test automation, API testing, SQL validation, and contributing to CI/CD practices. You will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end testing activities for small to medium projects, ensuring quality delivery.
- Prepare comprehensive Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases based on requirements.
- Execute manual and automated tests, reporting defects effectively and tracking them to closure.
- Develop and maintain automation test scripts using Playwright (or similar frameworks).
- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent.
- Write and execute SQL queries for data validation, backend testing, and troubleshooting.
- Integrate and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality.
- Ensure test coverage across functional, regression, integration, system, API, and database testing.
- Participate in requirements and design reviews, providing a testing perspective early in the lifecycle.
- Work closely with developers and business teams to clarify requirements and expected outcomes.
- Contribute to test process improvements and QA best practices within the team.
- 8+ years of software testing experience, with at least 3 years in a Senior/Lead testing capacity.
- Strong ability to write Test Plans, Test Cases, and other testing documentation.
- Hands-on experience in automation testing with Playwright (Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools also considered).
- Proven experience in API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools).
- Solid SQL skills for database testing and validation.
- Demonstrated experience integrating and maintaining test automation within CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of test methodologies, defect lifecycle, and QA best practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and guide team members and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong team player with the ability to mentor and support junior testers.
- Knowledge of performance and security testing concepts.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or other test management tools.
- Broader exposure to DevOps practices and cloud environments.
What we can offer you:
Novated leasing benefits and discounts
12 weeks paid parental leave and access to our Parents Portal
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7, plus annual flu vaccinations
Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund
Exempt Employee Share Plan
Embracing our value of Everyone Matters we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those caring for someone or living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse applicants to apply.
We embrace hybrid working and welcome conversations about flexibility.
Please note all successful candidates will undergo background checks (including criminal history and ASIC checks) and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate. All information provided will be treated confidentially.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
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McMillan Shakespeare Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
Melbourne Central Tower, Level 21, 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria , Australia, 3000