Senior Automation Tester
We’re looking for a Senior Automation Tester to join a forward-thinking team in Auckland. You'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of digital products used by thousands. From shaping test strategies to hands-on scripting, this is your chance to influence every stage of the development lifecycle while working in a collaborative, supportive, and tech-driven environment.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead the design and implementation of robust automation frameworks across front-end and back-end systems.
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Partner with developers, BAs, and product owners to ensure full coverage through automated and manual testing, including API testing and exploratory testing.
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Improve testing processes within an agile team, contributing to sprint ceremonies and helping drive product quality.
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Share best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
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Uncover risks early by thinking beyond documented requirements and ensuring exceptional user experience.
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Champion the use of modern CI/CD tooling, cloud infrastructure, and version control systems like GIT.
What You’ll Bring:
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5+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks in complex environments.
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Proficiency in Java & Cucumber for back-end testing and JavaScript/TypeScript with Cypress for front-end. (Playwright exposure a bonus!)
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Experience reading code for white box testing, plus solid debugging and problem-solving skills.
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Proven ability with Postman and other tools for manual API and functional testing.
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Comfortable in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and a passion for improving processes and testing methodologies.
Why Join Us:
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Work in a flexible, health-conscious, and inclusive culture that prioritises well-being.
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Access to ongoing training and development to keep you ahead of emerging trends.
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Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and quality-first thinking.
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Make a real impact on digital transformation projects that shape how the business delivers services.
Ready to Join a Team That Puts Quality First?
Apply now and take the next step in your QA career. Your future team is ready to welcome someone who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.
About the job
Contract Type: Temp
Specialism: Information Technology
Focus: Architecture
Industry: IT
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Auckland CBD
TEMPORARYJob Reference: GPBUQ4-FA083E87
Date posted: 29 July 2025
Consultant: Holly Hunn
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