Lead Test Engineer – 12 Month Contract | Canberra
Location:
Canberra (Hybrid – remote considered case-by-case)
Duration:
12 months initial, with up to 2 × 12-month extensions
Clearance:
Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible for Baseline clearance
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Level:
APS6 equivalent
About the Role
Prozory is seeking a
Test Lead
to drive testing strategy, planning, and execution across multiple digital projects. You will lead a team of testers across manual and automation disciplines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of test automation, and the ability to operate in an Agile/Scrum environment. You will be accountable for quality outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and embedding best practice testing processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement test strategies, master test plans, and quality gates.
* Collaborate with PMs, developers, and analysts to ensure effective test coverage.
* Lead and mentor testers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
* Support automation efforts using EasyRepro, MSTest (C#), and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
* Drive both manual and automated testing across functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT phases.
* Manage defect triage forums, report on test progress and quality metrics.
* Conduct risk assessments and support release readiness decisions.
* Champion structured QA standards and compliance with best practice.
Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated leadership in managing test teams across multiple projects.
* Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery models.
* Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
* Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines (preferably Azure DevOps).
* Knowledge of test tools such as EasyRepro and MSTest.
* Strong defect management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Commitment to fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and quality assurance.