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Contract Senior Automation Tester

Contract Senior Automation Tester

Robert Walters New ZealandWaitematā, Auckland, New Zealand
9 days ago
Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned contract automation testing professional ready to make a significant impact within NZ's financial services sector?

Join one of the country's most established financial institutions and help shape the future of digital banking experiences.

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leadership role in test automation within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology stacks and modern development practices while contributing to systems that serve millions of New Zealanders daily.

What You'll Do

  • Lead strategic test design - Think critically and laterally about test approaches, mitigating project risks and exploring applications beyond standard business requirements to uncover potential vulnerabilities
  • Drive automation excellence - Collaborate with Business Analysts and developers to create robust automated checks using established toolsets
  • Champion agile practices - Work closely with cross-functional agile teams to develop shared understanding of business requirements and underlying intent
  • Ensure quality communication - Clearly articulate defects and testing insights to both technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Focus on user experience - Contribute to creating exceptional customer experiences across all digital touchpoints
  • Active team participation - Engage fully in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, retrospectives, planning sessions, and demonstrations
  • Stakeholder management - Maintain timely engagement and ongoing communication with key stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure requirements are met

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing automation frameworks
  • Strong background in CI / CD pipeline automation and testing Java microservices
  • Experience testing integration solutions on AWS / OpenShift platforms
  • Demonstrated success working in Agile environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Growth mindset - eager to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Highly Desirable :

  • CI development and Jenkins support experience
  • Rest-Assured testing framework knowledge
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Banking or financial services sector experience
  • Why This Role?

  • Work with a market-leading financial institution committed to digital innovation
  • Collaborate with talented, diverse teams using modern tech stacks
  • Make a tangible impact on products used by millions of customers
  • Develop your skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment
  • Flexible working arrangements in a progressive organisation
  • Ready to take your automation testing career to the next level?

    Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience with the technologies mentioned above.

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