Job Summary
As a Senior Quality Test Engineer, you'll apply your expertise in quality test automation to design scalable blueprints that shape the quality of our software from the very first line of code. This is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and inspire while continuously growing your skills.Step into the Spotlight as a Senior Quality Test Engineer. Join Telstra's Software Engineering & IT team, where innovation meets impact. We're not just building software and IT systems—we're driving transformation with cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you'll be pivotal in creating exceptional products and capabilities that delight customers.
You may currently be a mid-level quality engineer, who's now ready to step-up into a senior QE position, putting into practice all you've been working on over the last 5-10 years. Or a Senior Quality Engineer, seeking more flexibility and variety in your work. If innovation, real quality in your work and genuine workplace flexibility score high on your motivation list, this could just be the opportunity for you.
Who we are
Telstra’s an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re Australia’s leading Telco + tech company, spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries.
We're open for you to be based in any AU location but it's essential you have Permanent Residency or are an Australian Citizen, for these roles.
What we offer
Flex appeal; work when and from where suits you best
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
16 weeks paid parental leave, for primary and secondary carers
Purchased annual leave scheme
Laptop, mobile phone + plan; you’ll never see a phone bill
Extra day off per year, for you to use as you like
30% off Telstra Products and Services
What you'll do
Redefine pipelines: Optimise CI/CD pipelines with intelligent automation that minimises manual work, making you the go-to expert for seamless quality processes.
Champion quality: Lead the "shift-left" movement by embedding quality practices into development from day one, driving excellence across teams.
Inspire developers: Teach teams how to write testable, high-quality code and implement smart automation (think TDD, BDD, and unit testing).
Build the future: Architect rock-solid test automation frameworks for microservices, APIs, and cloud platforms that can scale effortlessly.
Team empowerment: Mentor teams, instill best practices, and elevate Telstra's engineering capabilities to new heights.
Test beyond limits: Dive into performance, security, and reliability testing to ensure our systems are prepared for anything.
About you
Australia-based with full Australian citizenship, or permanent residency as a minimum
Experience that matters: 5-10 years of hands-on expertise in test automation (Java, Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, RestAssured) and building automation frameworks for distributed systems.
Tech skills: Knowledge of TDD, BDD, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Bonus points for DevOps or microservices contract testing.
Problem-solving pro: You thrive on solving complex challenges and improving processes.
Team player: A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring developers to embed quality practices.
Bonus points
You've helped build a quality-first culture in previous roles
Experience in implementing any AI-driven test automation to enhance productivity
You have a solid grasp of security testing and validating AI results—and you're not afraid to dive in and get hands-on when needed
Experience in performance and load testing of applications and api’s at super crazy volumes
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible
Assystem
Creative Chaos
1NCE
Creative Chaos
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