Automation Test Engineer

Role: Senior Automation Test Engineer
Location Perth Western Australia
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Required Experience 10 Years

Required Technical Skill Set (Must-Haves)

• Programming & Scripting Languages: Expert-level scripting in Python and strong analytical understanding of C / C.
• Automation Frameworks: Advanced hands-on proficiency with Robot Framework (using Python for microservices & web applications) and Selenium.
• Core Systems & Architecture: Working knowledge of Docker microservice validation and Linux environments.
• Robotics & Field Communication Protocols: Familiarity or experience with ROS / ROS2 CAN Bus and DDS middleware protocols.
• Version Control & Tooling: Proficient with Git/GitLab Jira and Confluence for task management documentation and source code management.

Required Experience & Competencies

Professional Background

• At least 8 years of dedicated experience as an Automation Test Analyst / Engineer.
• Minimum of 12 years of total experience in technology verification and validation.
• Proven record of building automated framework solutions from scratch under minimal guidance.
• Solid experience with the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) alongside performance reliability scalability and load testing tools.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree (B.E./) in Computer Science Electronics Engineering Robotics or a closely related technical field.
• Domain Expertise (Good-to-Have): Experience with Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) or safety-critical engineering domains within the Mining/Resource sector.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong Technical Articulation: Ability to clearly explain and map out complex testing methodologies and data flow layouts to cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration: Capable of collaborating closely with hardware developers software engineers and system architects.
• Problem Resolution: Excellent logical reasoning skills to pinpoint issues inside real-time distributed networks and drive them to resolution.
• Commitment to Quality: Ability to establish and advocate for strict Definition of Done (DoD) standards across the delivery pipeline.