Senior Recruitment Partner at Hays Technology | Assoc. CIPDYour new companyThe role of Application Test Lead is to work with the development teams across a range of initiatives and business-as-usual activities for IP Australia to ensure business confidence in systems prior to release. The successful applicant will work in an Agile manner with other testers, quality assurance officers, developers, business analysts, product owners/managers, and delivery managers towards test sign off.Your new roleThe Application Test Lead's initial focus will be the Design Systems Revitalisation (DSR) Project. You will join an established team redeveloping the IP Rights System for Design applications, developed at PEGA Constellation and integrating into existing IP Rights systems. You will lead an agile test team, including a junior and automation tester, prioritising testing activities to meet project objectives. Additionally, you will identify training needs, facilitate smooth skill transitions, and support ongoing application maintenance.What you'll need to succeedMinimum 3 years' recent experience leading multiple testers on projects within complex IT environments.Operational experience in developing and prioritising test cases, with a focus on automation opportunities and collaboration with automation testers.Experience testing in PEGA or similar development environments.Strong communication and liaison skills, with the ability to train team members and produce high-quality documentation.Proven leadership in testing, sharing skills, and guiding teams.Experience testing environments, IT applications, and deployments.Ability to analyse source documentation to create effective test cases.Collaborate with analysts, developers, and other staff for clarifications on requirements.Execute and prioritise test cases, assessing defect impacts on testing progress.Experience with IP Rights systems is preferred.Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint.Monitor and manage defect resolution progress.Ability to work independently and as part of a team following IP Australia testing methodologies.Report on testing status and progress effectively.Utilise Azure DevOps for testing in DSR, Jira for operational tasks, and Confluence/SharePoint for documentation.What you'll get in returnYou will have the flexibility to support other projects and operational activities within the testing team. Post-DSR, you may be reassigned to additional projects to continue supporting testing efforts. You will join a broader testing community, contributing to team activities, meetings, and stand-ups.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionAnalyst and EngineeringIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet, Banking, and Financial Services
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