Automation Lead

Automation Test Lead - Drive Shift-Left Quality & CI / CD - Auckland

Join a large, complex enterprise organisation and take full ownership of the automation testing process within the ICT Service Transition team.

This role is key to delivering high-quality, reliable, and performant solutions across critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities & Focus

Lead the technical design and coordinate the automation of test cases (coding, updating, executing, and scheduling).

Analyze functional scripts to define the automation scope and own the creation of automated scripts for regression testing.

Work closely with development and functional teams to confirm the testing approach and ensure solution quality, reliability, and performance.

Propose new tools and techniques to improve testing efficiency and support the overall test strategy.

What you'll bring

Experience in Agile / SAFe testing environments.

Hands-on test automation using Playwright, Cypress, or similar.

Proven experience with API and integration testing tools like Postman, SOAPUI, or RestSharp.

Strong performance testing skills using LoadRunner or JMeter.

Solid CI / CD pipeline experience – ideally Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Programming / scripting experience in .

NET (C#), JavaScript or equivalent.

Deep understanding of DevOps and shift-left quality practices.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Snowflake).

Bonus Skills

Experience in database / ETL testing (SQL).

Familiarity with accessibility testing (WCAG, Axe, WAVE).

Knowledge of security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP.

Location & Engagement

Location : Auckland Central.

Engagement : Permanent.

Education

Bachelor Degree.

Experience

6 years

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level.

Employment type

Full-time.

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology.

IT Services and IT Consulting.

Apply Now

If you are a talented Automation Test Lead ready to drive the future of quality engineering, apply now or contact Amaan for more details, call

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We actively encourage applications from any background.

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