Automation Engineer
Automation Engineer
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Job Description
VicRoads Registration and Licensing Services (RLS) has undergone a major organisational transformation and now as a corporate entity is creating a stronger business model to deliver VicRoads long-term strategy.
The outcome of this corporate transformation is greater investment in our people systems and technologies which will not only deliver greater capability internally but enable the delivery of new digital products and services to enhance the experience for our customers our partners and the Victorian community.
You have an amazing opportunity to make a truly significant impact on our team the wider business as well as our stakeholders during this exciting period of growth for the company.
Annual Salary Range:Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time
Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home
Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences If so we have an incredible opportunity for you!
We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Your team is part of the Technology division a team that are truly collaborative and passionate and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.
About the Opportunity
The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing automated test scripts to support fast and reliable validation of digital products and platforms. This role contributes to the delivery of automated test coverage across web APIs and integration points within Agile delivery teams. Reporting to the Manager Automation & Performance this role will help integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines improve regression testing capabilities and contribute to delivering high-quality technology solutions.
- Automation Strategy & Delivery: Lead the development of scalable test automation frameworks across UI API and integration layers. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining automated test scripts for regression smoke and functional testing and integrating them into CI pipelines to support fast reliable deployments.
- Mentoring & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior automation engineers promoting best practices and high code quality. It also involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality automation scripting.
- Defect Identification & Continuous Improvement: Support test execution analyses failures and works closely with engineering teams to isolate and resolve defects. It also contributes to enhancing test coverage execution efficiency and reporting within the automation practice.
About you
You are an experienced and technically skilled automation engineer with a strong background in software testing across web API and backend services. You bring over five years of hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium Cypress Playwright RestAssured and Postman along with solid programming skills in languages like Java JavaScript Python or C#. Youre confident integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Azure DevOps or Git and you have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and testing principles.
You hold a tertiary qualification in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field and ideally you have certifications in test automation DevOps or CI/CD. Experience with BDD tools containerisation (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) cloud environments (AWS or Azure) or work in regulated industries will be highly regarded.
Your work reflects ethical conduct and a commitment to customer-centric digitally enabled solutions. You are proactive in using digital tools understand the importance of data security and contribute to a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
You consistently demonstrate our core values by fostering trust building a strong business and creating great people experiencesall while ensuring compliance with privacy security and ethical standards.
Culture:
To attract retain and develop talented people we provide genuine flexibility a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive diverse and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices
How to Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button.Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.
For a copy of the Position Description please email
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Employment Type
Full-Time
