This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading Senior Test Analyst | Federal Government Organisation | July 1 start Based in Canberra | Hybrid working - 50% Office / WFH $110-125/hour | 6 Month initial contract extensions As the Senior Test Analyst, you will be part of an ongoing capability that provides Quality Assurance services for new digital product developments and major enhancements. You will be involved in delivering testing activities and maintaining alignment with the branch's delivery strategy for new or enhanced applications. One of your key responsibilities will be to work with multi-disciplinary small application development and support teams, business analysts, data analytics specialists and end user representatives from each relevant business domain. During execution of the test phase of initiatives, you will play an active role, involving the planning and design of test cases. You will also participate where required to undertake test cases and report results, providing hands-on expertise. Key duties and responsibilities Test planning Test execution Creating software testing documents Detecting and analysing software defects Drafting reports on tests completed Participating in the development process Provides training on quality processes Regression testing Reviewing software requirements Use automation tools to increase test coverage Technical skills Understanding of testing methodologies. Using testing techniques. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to do root-cause-analysis of software defects. Good communication skills within and across teams. Basic experience of using test automation tools. Like to know more? To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Brett Elliott via email brett.elliott@hudson.com quoting Ref No. 244765. Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.