Quality Automation Engineer – Join a High-Impact Transformation Program
This role will play a crucial part of the UNITE team. UNITE is our business-led, tech-enabled transformation, and a key priority for the Group. UNITE is about delivering 'one best way' to make our processes, systems and tech simpler so we can deliver a better experience for our customers and make things easier for our people.
What's the role?
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Automation Engineer to help elevate our automation maturity across critical banking platforms. This role involves API validation, test automation, and close collaboration within agile squads. You will work within Westpac's mesh architecture and CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust quality coverage across distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Transform manual regression test cases into automated test suites for key banking journeys.
* Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright .
* Perform API testing across microservices using RestAssured .
* Collaborate with agile teams to define test scope, acceptance criteria, and quality benchmarks.
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps and Jenkins .
* Manage and maintain test environments to ensure consistent and reliable execution of automated suites.
Log, triage, and document defects with clear impact analysis to support rapid resolution.
What do I need?
* Degree in Computer Science or a related field with a focus on Software Engineering.
* 5–7 years of experience in functional and automation testing within enterprise environments.
* Proficiency in Selenium with Java, Playwright, Cypress or similar automation tools.
* Strong API testing skills, including RESTful services and contract validation.
* Programming knowledge in Java, JavaScript, or Python .
* Experience with microservices testing and distributed systems.
* Hands-on experience in agile delivery with active squad collaboration.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems
Why join us?
We're obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we're looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we're committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we're already doing that:
* Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates
* Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
* Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
Lots of opportunities to 'give back' to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives
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