Make extraordinary happen
At NCS Australia, we’re the challenger alternative in technology services and consulting. With more than 47 years of Australian heritage, we partner with governments and leading organisations to solve complex challenges, embrace new opportunities and deliver outcomes that make a real difference.
Our people bring together expertise across technology, consulting, delivery, operations, sales and corporate functions. We work collaboratively, challenge the status quo and give our people the opportunity to make an impact — for our clients, our communities and each other.
Job DescriptionThe Automation Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and executing automated testing solutions to support project applications and associated data platforms. Working within an Agile delivery environment, the role ensures that application enhancements, SAP ERP integrations, APIs, analytics products, reporting capabilities and platform services are thoroughly validated through effective automation practices that support quality, reliability and continuous delivery.
Collaborating closely with Test Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Data Engineers and Software Engineers, the Automation Test Engineer develops and maintains scalable test automation frameworks, integrates testing into CI/CD pipelines, and supports quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle. The role is responsible for validating functional requirements, business rules, data integrity and system integrations, while managing defects, supporting release readiness and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
The Automation Test Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, accuracy and performance of the project's decision-support and reporting capabilities, including the validation of data sourced from SAP ERP and legacy systems. The position promotes quality-first engineering practices, test automation maturity and DevSecOps outcomes across the project and associated platform services.
Qualifications- Proven experience in software testing and test automation within enterprise ICT environments.
- Experience developing and executing automated functional, system, integration and regression tests.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or other test automation languages.
- Experience testing web applications, APIs and data-driven solutions.
- Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD and DevSecOps delivery practices.
- Experience with SQL and data validation activities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with SAP ERP, data integration, reporting platforms or enterprise data environments is desirable.
- Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB are desirable.
- Should have the experience to obtain security clearance.
Why NCS?
This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.
Ready to make extraordinary happen?
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We celebrate diversity and inclusion
We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Important information
Applicants will need valid Australian work rights and may be required to undergo relevant background, probity and police checks.
Agencies: NCS accepts candidate submissions only from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in software testing and test automation within enterprise ICT environments
- Experience developing and executing automated functional, system, integration, and regression tests
- Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation frameworks
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or other test automation languages
- Experience testing web applications, APIs, and data-driven solutions
- Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and DevSecOps delivery practices
- Experience with SQL and data validation activities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with SAP ERP, data integration, reporting platforms, or enterprise data environments
- Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB
- Ability to obtain required security clearance
- Valid Australian work rights
What We Do
NCS in Australia is reinventing technology services from the inside out. We provide advisory, design, build and managed services to our clients, with unrivalled service, attention and understanding every step of the way. We understand day 1001 is just an important as day 1, and we collaborate with clients, striving to provide adaptive approaches, outcomes and thinking by keeping our eye on tomorrow and the days after tomorrow. Our diverse workforce of around 1,300 people has delivered a wealth of large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform outcomes for governments and businesses nationally. We are the Australian arm of the pan-APAC technology leader NCS Group, a subsidiary of Singtel Group. Combining the experience and expertise of its 13,000-strong team across 57 specialisations, NCS provides differentiated and end-to-end technology services to clients with its capabilities in digital, data, cloud and platforms, as well as core offerings in application, infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity. NCS also believes in building a strong partner ecosystem with leading technology players, research institutions and start-ups to support open innovation and co-creation. For more information about NCS Australia, visit ncs.co/en-au or contact our team today. To learn more about NCS Group, visit ncs.co.
