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Automation Lead

Automation Lead

Randstad New ZealandAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
6 days ago
Job description

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 or Email at

    At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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