Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Empowering Australian start-ups by growing their Engineering & Product teams
Why Join 8Pod?
* Be the First QA Engineer – Build our QA practice from scratch and set the standard.
* Own the Strategy – Influence how we implement test automation and quality best practices.
* Career Growth – Grow into a QA Lead role as we expand.
* Cutting-Edge Tech – Work with modern tools and frameworks in a fast-paced startup.
* Collaborative Team – Work alongside top-tier engineers in an agile environment.
Before applying, some things to note :
* 8Pod isn't able to sponsor at this time so working rights are a must.
* Must be in Sydney or willing to relocate (2 days in the office is required).
* Start-up experience is HIGHLY desirable.
* This is a unique position to come in and set up the QA Automation function so previous experience building QA practices from the ground up is required.
Who is 8Pod?
8pod is a global technology company that enables brands to convert fans into customers and drive repeatable, scalable growth. From AI-driven mobile advertising solutions to content discovery, augmented-reality and chat-based agents, our products are designed to engage and delight consumers globally.
As we enter a new phase of growth we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our engineering team in Sydney, Australia to work with us as we launch into the UK, US and EMEA markets.
The role :
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in test automation, quality assurance, and continuous integration (CI / CD). In this role, you will :
* Design and maintain automated test frameworks from scratch.
* Own the QA strategy, ensuring high-quality product releases.
* Implement best practices for functional, regression, contract, and performance testing.
* Work closely with engineering and product teams to embed quality in the development lifecycle.
* Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and tools to improve efficiency.
* Mentor junior engineers and grow into a Lead role as the team expands.
Key Responsibilities :
* Develop automated test scripts and frameworks using modern tools.
* Perform end-to-end testing (functional, regression, contract, and performance testing).
* Define and implement quality assurance standards, best practices, and documentation.
* Work within Agile methodologies to integrate testing into CI / CD pipelines.
* Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and prevent defects early in the process.
* Drive continuous improvement in automation coverage and efficiency.
* Advocate for a quality-first culture across the engineering organisation.
Qualifications
Must haves :
* 5-7+ years of experience in QA Automation, Test Engineering, or related roles.
* Expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
* Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
* Deep understanding of CI / CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
* Solid grasp of performance, security, and reliability testing methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-based testing.
* Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
Nice to haves :
* Experience with mobile testing (Android / iOS automation).
* Knowledge of security testing tools.
* Familiarity with performance testing (Gatling, JMeter, LoadRunner).
Job function : Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Other
Industries : Technology, Information and Media and Software Development
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