Motion Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian enterprise to find a Senior Quality Engineer who's passionate about driving excellence in software delivery. This role sits within a high-performing engineering team and focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of cloud-native applications through advanced testing practices and automation.
You'll play a key role in validating microservices and APIs, collaborating closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams in an agile environment.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans tailored to project objectives
* Review business requirements and user stories to define optimal test coverage
* Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and non-functional testing
* Build and maintain automated test suites using tools like Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit, Karate, and Rest Assured
* Conduct API testing for both REST and SOAP services using Postman, Rest Assured, and Karate
* Run performance tests with JMeter, capturing and reporting key metrics
* Validate data across relational and NoSQL databases
* Manage defects and ensure traceability using JIRA
* Deliver test reports and dashboards to stakeholders
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins
* Support cloud-based testing initiatives (AWS preferred)
* Champion quality ownership within agile ceremonies and team collaboration
Requirements:
* Proven ability to design and implement effective test strategies and test cases
* Strong background in both manual and automated testing
* Hands-on experience with automation frameworks: Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit
* Solid understanding of API testing tools: Postman, Rest Assured, Karate
* Experience with performance testing using JMeter
* Skilled in defect tracking and traceability with JIRA
* Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, Jenkins)
* Comfortable working with relational and non-relational databases
* Exposure to cloud platforms, especially AWS
* Deep understanding of agile QA methodologies
* Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
* Passion for clean, maintainable, and testable code
* Collaborative spirit in agile, cross-functional teams
* Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* A drive for continuous improvement and automation-first thinking
Nice to have:
* Working knowledge of Java and Spring Boot for automation and API testing
* Experience with API Gateway platforms (WSO2, Apigee, AWS API Gateway)
* Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
* Exposure to accessibility and compatibility testing
* Understanding of security testing and observability practices
* Experience in large-scale systems or the airline/travel domain
* Hands-on testing of event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or Confluent Kafka
This role is a 6 month contract to start off with opportunity for extension at a daily rate of $850- $900 inclusive of Super per day. It is based in Sydney working hybrid 2/3 days in office. Please note only applicants with full working rights in Australia, Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency will be considered for this role.
At Motion Recruitment, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. When you join our team, you're joining a company that values equality, supports various charitable endeavors, and is committed to environmental responsibility. We welcome individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds, to apply. At Motion Recruitment, we believe that embracing diversity not only enhances our workplace culture but also strengthens our ability to make a positive impact in the world.
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