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We are seeking experienced Senior Test Analysts to join agile delivery teams supporting a large-scale transformation initiative. Embedded within a SAFe Agile Scrum team, you will lead the design, execution, and management of testing activities across the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for professionals who bring deep testing expertise and a commitment to quality, reliability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with developers, product owners, and testers
* Review user stories and specifications to define test conditions and acceptance criteria
* Design and execute test cases and scripts with traceability to business and technical requirements
* Prepare test data and environments, and identify tools and resources for execution
* Conduct manual and automated testing across unit, functional, system, regression, and performance phases
* Record and analyse test results, maintain defect registers, and support defect triage
* Report on test progress, anomalies, risks, and issues
* Contribute to test automation strategies and continuous improvement of testing practices
Requirements
* 3–7 years of relevant work experience (Team Lead roles available; prior Team Lead experience required)
* Demonstrated experience in software testing within agile delivery environments, preferably SAFe
* Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and lifecycle management
* Experience in functional, regression, and performance testing
* Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail)
* Excellent analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross‐functional teams
Preferred Experience / Qualifications
* ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification (or equivalent)
* Agile certifications such as SAFe Practitioner (SPC), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP)
* Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages
* Exposure to revenue, taxation, or financial systems is advantageous
Other Details
* Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane
* Contract Type: Full‐time/Permanent
* Employment Level: Mid‐Senior level
* Job Function: Information Technology and Engineering
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