Overview
Senior Test Analyst – Federal Government Contract | NV1 Clearance Required
Location: Canberra, ACT
Work Type: Contract (12 months + possible extensions)
Security Clearance: Must hold a current NV1 security clearance
Rate: Competitive daily rate (negotiable based on experience)
Responsibilities
Plan and lead testing activities across all development phases.
Provide expert guidance on testing methodologies and tools.
Design, maintain and execute test cases using tools such as Azure DevOps.
Test both COTS and Bespoke solutions, including REST/SOAP web services and web applications.
Assess risks, identify improvements, and contribute to test policy development.
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Essential Criteria
ISTQB Foundation (or higher) certification.
At least 8 years’ experience in testing roles.
Strong background in both Commercial Off-The-Shelf and custom-built systems.
Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and defect management tools – especially Azure DevOps.
Proven ability to deliver QA functions in a cost-effective and resource-effective manner.
Experience testing REST APIs, SOAP services, and web-based applications.
Desirable
Experience working with Cloud-based applications, CI/CD pipelines, and on-premise environments.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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