Senior Test Automation Engineer, Wellington

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer Are you a customer-focused Senior Test Automation Engineer with a drive to advance us through a shift-left and automate-first approach? Join us in an innovative multi-agency product within the New Zealand Public Sector, where you can make a genuine impact on how we deliver value to our customers and users.We offer flexible working arrangements and 3 additional Customs' service leave days. The New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) is a new digital form used to collect information from travelers arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand via air and sea. It ensures safety and security by verifying that travelers bring only what is appropriate into the country.Our vision is a modern, digital, and streamlined border into New Zealand that supports seamless travel by air and sea. To achieve this, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our NZTD team. This role involves delivering and improving the test function for the product, with a focus on automation.The engineer will work across multiple agencies, providing assurance that the delivery meets functional, non-functional, security, stability, and suitability requirements. If you thrive in complex environments and are passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! What we value in the NZTD Tower:Customer/user focus to distinguish needs from wants Data-driven decision making Visibility and transparency Delivering value early over merely increasing velocity Empowering teams and individuals Diversity, inclusion, and belonging Desired qualities in team members: Effective communication and collaborationRespectful teamwork and shared goal achievement Reliability and continuous self-improvement Honesty and openness to feedback Concern for wellbeing Valuing all voices and perspectives Willingness to experiment and learn from failures The role reports to the Product Manager (NZTD) and collaborates with the NZTD Technical Practices Manager and Customs IS Test Practice Manager. The goal is to develop a fully automated, integrated testing environment covering our product stack, reducing risks and optimizing deployment.You will work with technologies such as Azure Services, Rancher, Nginx, and React-based applications to deliver value to stakeholders. Your responsibilities include developing test automation frameworks, enhancing testing capabilities, and supporting inter-agency testing processes. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Wellington Customhouse.To succeed, you should have: Experience in designing test approaches for technical implementations Strong knowledge of test automation, programming, SQL, web services, API testing, and non-functional testing Proficiency in programming and understanding risks in software architecture Experience with DevOps and continuous delivery practicesAbility to evolve testing practices and migrate manual tests to automated models Experience in producing test plans and reports for technical and business audiences Familiarity with Agile, Product Management, ITIL, Jira, Confluence, and Selenium (preferred but not essential) We are committed to a positive workplace environment, emphasizing belonging, growth, and safety. Our benefits include on-the-job training, leadership programs, flexible work, health insurance discounts, on-site gyms, and additional leave days.How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents with a verifiable background suitable for security clearance. All applicants must pass a police check and drug test. Applications should include a CV and cover letter via our online portal. For questions, contact Kalyn Kereopa or Suzanne Leahy at their respective emails.Applications close at 11pm on Thursday, 22 May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date. We are managing this recruitment internally and are not engaging with agencies. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all qualified applicants.#J-18808-Ljbffr