Software Quality Automation Engineer

About the Department The Melbourne Design Centre (MDC) is part of the Software Enterprise, Mobile Evidence and Cybersecurity Organisation. As a fully integrated R&D and Delivery site, the MDC is responsible for conceptualising, designing, developing and delivering mobile software and services that transform first responder operational response, coordination and management. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks while driving significant improvements in test coverage across our software products. GET EXCITED TO: Test Automation Development Coordinate with software developers and QA engineers to develop, implement and maintain automation frameworks Design, develop, implement and maintain test automation for both iOS/ Android apps Develop new automated test capabilities and expand existing automation suites Create end-to-end automated test suites for UI,API and integration testing Test Planning & Execution Analyze software functional/technical specifications and develop comprehensive test plans Design and develop manual testing strategies to test product features Perform regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing, including both automated and manual testing as required Create and maintain test logs, test reports, and test data Automation Coverage Enhancement Analyze existing test coverage gaps and develop strategies to increase automation coverage across all critical user journeys Identify manual test cases suitable for automation and prioritize based on business impact and risk Develop data-driven and parameterized test frameworks to maximize test reusability and coverage CI/CD Integration Establish automated smoke, regression, and sanity test suites for CI/CD pipeline integration for Daily runs. Implement cross-platform test automation to ensure comprehensive coverage Design and maintain automated performance and load testing scenarios Quality Standards & Best Practices Update and maintain test plans and test documentation Establish test automation best practices and coding standards to ensure maintainable and scalable test suites Create automated accessibility testing to ensure WCAG compliance Track issue resolution and defect reports, and document lessons learned Collaboration Work with development teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability Mentor junior QA team members on automation best practices THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US Technical Skills Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc.) Proficiency in API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.) Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.) Experience with version control systems (Git) Understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Professional Experience 2+ years of hands-on experience with test automation Proven track record of increasing test automation coverage Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in team settings Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to new technologies Preferred Qualifications Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks Experience with mobile test automation Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ISTQB or similar QA certifications Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner) Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of database testing and SQL THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies Professional development and training opportunities Collaborative and innovative work environment Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements Job Title: Software Quality Automation Engineer Location: Melbourne Salary: Up to $80,000 Full time: 37.5 hours per week