Senior Test Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to help drive quality outcomes across a complex, large scale programme of work. You will shape and deliver end to end testing, covering functional and non functional testing, with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. You will work closely with specialists across the organisation to ensure solutions are robust, user centred, and aligned with programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and maintain programme level test strategies, test plans, and measurable quality criteria.
  • Execute a mix of exploratory, manual, and automated testing to verify requirements and intended outcomes.
  • Establish and evolve automation suites for integration, regression, and non functional testing, including Pytest or similar tools.
  • Oversee defect management using appropriate tools and structured reporting.
  • Coordinate and conduct test assessments to confirm coverage, quality, and compliance
  • Contribute to CI/CD processes and ensure testing integrates effectively with tools such as Azure DevOps and Git.
Why we are looking for:

You will bring a strong foundation in testing and automation, along with the ability to operate confidently in a large scale delivery environment. We are seeking someone who:
  • Has at least 5 years of experience in software testing, including automation development.
  • Is confident using SQL and Python, and familiar with tools such as Selenium and modern automation frameworks.
  • Understands CI/CD practices and how to incorporate testing within them.
  • Communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and works well in multidisciplinary environments.
Why this role:
  • Scale and impact, contribute to a major programme of work with outcomes that make a difference
  • Career development, strengthen your capabilities in automation, cloud platforms, and modern quality practices.
  • Supportive environment, join a team that values flexibility, professional growth, and collaboration.
  • Clear delivery horizons, a fixed term contract through to 30 June 2027 (with potential for extension)

Apply via the link with your current CV and cover letter, or reach out to Rachael Tobeck [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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Your application will include the following questions:
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a Testing Engineer?
  • Do you have experience automating functional and non-functional tests?
  • Do you have experience with Pytest?
  • Do you have experience with CI/CD Practices like Git or Azure Devops?
  • Do you have knowledge of data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks?

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