Senior Quality Engineer (Automation & Performance Testing)

Job Description

Senior Quality Engineer (Automation & Performance Testing) Canberra, Australia | Posted on 17/02/2025 At Shine, we develop pragmatic, innovative technology solutions. But really, everything we build is about people. Founded in 1998, Shine is a leading IT consultancy and software development services provider. We are privately owned with a team of 150+ consultants and engineers, we’re based in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. When you work at Shine, you will work with a team that: Loves sharing experiences and learning from each other Is deeply passionate about all things technology Supports flexible working arrangements Encourages further learning opportunities Challenges you – and encourages you to excel As a Quality Engineer, you will be offered the opportunity to build upon your experience as a Quality Automation Engineer by working in cross functional teams in applying traditional engineering practices to quality roles and automate the correct things at the correct time. Our roles are across a wide range of clients and industries and range from more traditional roles in mobile application, web and API automation to cloud migration projects. Similarly, the role will vary from different levels of functional automation and non-functional testing with tools like Gatling or K6 for load/performance testing. You will bring skills and experience such as: Design, develop and maintain automation frameworks for API, UI and database layers using tools such as Selenium, Playwright and RestAssured. Write and maintain automation scripts in TypeScript, Java and Python to support test automation initiatives. Implement CI/CD pipelines and integrate test automation into DevOps workflows, leveraging Infrastructure as Code and cloud technologies. Develop and execute performance testing strategies, including workload modelling, capacity planning, scalability and load testing using Gatling, K6 or similar tools. Diagnose performance bottlenecks and recommend tuning and risk mitigation strategies to enhance system stability and responsiveness. Conduct performance testing across varied architectures, including microservices, APIs, databases and message queues. Be a respected team member in core testing types, sought after for opinion and guidance, along with broad skills and experience across a variety of test automation tools. Sound knowledge of current trends in the testing industry, technology updates, testing tools, and have a deep understanding of business processes in your chosen domain. Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance automation coverage, reduce test cycle times, and improve software quality. Act as a trusted advisor for test strategy, providing thought leadership and expert insights across automation and performance testing domains. P.S:- The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen with baseline or NV1 clearance an advantage. We put people first. And it pays off. At Shine, Integrity is more than just a platitude. It’s ingrained in all that we do - from our carbon neutral footprint, to our philanthropic activities to conducting regular reviews of our actions to ensure that we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Shine. We believe that creating a diverse team, which includes individuals from different backgrounds and with varying experiences, skills, and perspectives, will drive innovation, creativity, and success. We’ve created a working environment that respects and nurtures technologists. Our staff engagement rates are significantly higher than industry averages. Our average tenure is also longer. And our staff turnover is lower. In fact, our engagement rate of 88% places Shine in the top 10% of Professional Services Organisations globally. What else can you expect? 5 days of learning leave along with funding for approved training programs and certifications, such as AWS and GCP. Knowledge Sharing Bonuses ($250 - $1600) to share your expertise on our blog, at team forums and industry events. Biennial Tech Allowance (in addition to your work issued tech). $5000 Referral Bonus (on a successful hire referred by a Shiner). Access to online training modules to keep abreast of the latest technologies. Lifestyle leave - you can buy extra annual leave each year, out of pre-tax income. Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for confidential counselling sessions. We are a certified Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. If you’re looking to work for leaders in technology solutions who put People First, you’ve found a match! #J-18808-Ljbffr