Senior Automation Analyst
Overview
Join our Technology team, specifically within the Testing Team, where you will play a crucial role in shaping our automation strategy. We are a collaborative group focused on delivering robust and efficient solutions that support Auto & General's commitment to quality. Our environment fosters continuous learning and technical excellence, providing an opportunity to contribute significantly to our architectural and framework evolution. We value clear communication, problem-solving, and a pragmatic approach to technology.
The role
As a Senior Automation Analyst, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of our automation frameworks and platforms. This role is central to integrating advanced quality gates into our CI/CD pipelines and ensuring high standards for all software solutions. You will provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and drive the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance our automation capabilities.
* Lead the architectural design and development of scalable automation frameworks and platforms, aligning with enterprise standards.
* Develop and optimise highly reliable UI (e.g., Playwright, Cypress) and API test automation components, focusing on maintainability and performance.
* Architect and implement end-to-end automation pipelines within CI/CD platforms (e.g., Bamboo, GitLab, Bitbucket), integrating quality gates.
* Drive software development excellence in quality automation by establishing and enforcing coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles.
* Develop advanced monitoring, reporting, and analytics solutions for automation metrics, performing root cause analysis for system failures.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering continuous learning and adherence to best practices within the team.
* Research and integrate emerging technologies like AI/ML to optimise automation development workflows.
* Ensure operational stability and reliability of automation systems, providing expert support and contributing to incident resolution.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Automation Analyst, Senior Software Developer, or Automation Specialist, with a track record of building and maintaining robust software solutions.
* Deep understanding of software development principles, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, architectural patterns, and clean code practices.
* Expert proficiency in core programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript, used for developing scalable applications and frameworks.
* Expert-level proficiency with modern UI automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress).
* Solid understanding of REST API development and testing principles and tools (e.g., Postman).
* Experience with designing, developing, and deploying robust software systems.
* Extensive knowledge of CI/CD platforms and version control systems (e.g., Bamboo, Bitbucket, GitLab), including experience with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, MSBuild) and dependency management.
* Proven experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing within a technical team.
* Demonstrated sound skills in problem-solving, time, and resource management, with the ability to work independently.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and management.
* A pragmatic, solution-focused mindset with resilience and adaptability. Highly regarded:
* A degree relating to the Information Technology field from a recognised tertiary institution.
* Experience with both UI automation and API/unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, NUnit).
* Practical experience designing and implementing advanced CI/CD pipelines, including infrastructure as code (IaC).
* Extensive hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud-native automation solutions leveraging AWS/Azure/GCP and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and testing challenges.
* Experience with performance optimisation, load testing, and system resilience principles.
* Background in financial services or other regulated industries.
Location
Nestled in the heart of Toowong, Auto & General's Brisbane office is a short 5‐minute walk from the Toowong train station and multiple bus stops. If you prefer to drive, there's plenty of onsite parking. The office also boasts end‐of‐trip facilities, a large outdoor space with a BBQ and ping‐pong table, collaborative and quiet working spaces, views of the Brisbane River and Mount Coot‐tha, and onsite retail and restaurants.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package, short‐term incentive (bonus) program, and discounts on general insurance products.
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
* Career development opportunities.
* Charitable partnership giving opportunities.
* Subsidised health insurance, free flu shots, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
* Recognition and celebration of achievements.
* Discounts on novated leases, travel, and retail.
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