Automation Test Lead

• Impactful work on critical national payments systems infrastructure that helps make a difference to the Australian people.

• Work that makes a difference. Opportunity to be part of innovations in the payments industry.

• Feel motivated to perform at your best and achieve more. 

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Do work that makes a difference

We have exciting opportunities within the Functional Testing team of the Payments Settlements (PS) department in Reserve Bank of Australia.  The PS department is responsible for the settlement of interbank obligations arising from the exchange of payments in Australia, the conduct of Exchange Settlement Accounts and the settlement of the Reserve Bank's own trading activities.

We are looking for two Automation Test Leads to join us for a 12-month fixed term contract.  As an Automation Test Lead your key focus is to drive optimisation of the test automation framework and coordinate as well as perform updates and creation of automated scripts required to deliver regular rapid changes to PS systems.  You will be providing technical leadership, expertise, and support in further refining the automation framework architecture and test tool adoption in fulfilling departmental and RBA outcomes

Your background

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual with 

• Extensive experience and high proficiency in automation using Selenium-Java, including proven successful delivery of test automation frameworks, scripts and tools. 

• With an overall eight years of experience in test automation. 

• Experience in Cucumber - Serenity framework and testing APIs is highly desirable.

• Solid hands-on experience in using build tools (e.g., Maven), source control management tools (e.g. Git Lab, SVN, etc) and continuous integration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc) in support of automation.

• Proven experience in planning, support and testing of functional changes to mission critical systems.

• Experience in payment, clearing and settlement systems and associated industry is desirable.

• Knowledge and experience working with Waterfall and/or Agile project methodology, as well as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery processes.

• Experience in working with defect and test management tools such as JIRA, ALM, Qmetry, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence, collaborate and communicate with team and key stakeholders.

• Degree in IT, business, finance or other relevant discipline.

Your team

The role is part of a well-established and high performing testing team responsible for testing mission critical systems within the Payments Settlements Department.  You will work with a team that is passionate about ensuring these mission critical systems maintain their high degree of quality, resiliency and reliability during change. The team is highly experienced, supportive, engaged and collaborative, thrives in working in a challenging and fast paced environment, and continuously strives for excellence in both manual and automation functional testing practices.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.  

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.  

Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.

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