Automation Engineer

Job Description

How will I help?

This Automation Engineer role involves working for one of the largest banks in Australia and exists to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications through automated testing ensuring adherence to relevant standards and processes. The role has strong potential of career growth based on performance.

This position sits within the Business Lending domain which delivers customer servicing and originations technology solutions for the bank's business customer portfolio via both online and staff facing channels.

Main role and responsibilities are:

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify issues, and address quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium Web Driver to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of web applications.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to understand requirements and create a test strategy that covers critical functionality and use cases.
• Design and implement test cases that thoroughly cover user stories, business requirements, and risk based scenarios.
• Run automated tests on different environments to ensure continuous feedback for different test phases.
• Analyse test results, identify and document defects, and provide detailed reports on test execution and outcomes.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and rapid feedback during the development cycle.
• Ensure that automated tests are updated and maintained in line with changes to the application and its requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in Selenium and other relevant technologies to continuously improve testing practices.

What's in it for me?

You will play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our vision is to become one of the world's great service companies. So, we will back you in the development of your career. You will also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure.

What do I need?

You will be experienced and have a deep understanding of Java/C#/Java Script or Python development and be ready to work in Java environment. You will be a problem solver and someone that is continually looking to upskill and develop.

To be considered for this role you need the following skills/experience:

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in test automation.
• Strong experience in software quality assurance and test automation, with a strong focus on web applications.
• Proficiency in Java/C#/Java Script or Python Selenium Web Driver or similar test automation tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, Java Script) and browser behavior to effectively write and debug tests.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions, and integration of automated tests into these pipelines.
• Strong analytical skills to design effective test cases and diagnose issues efficiently.
• Good communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and to report findings clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative team player

What's it like to work there?

We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.

We'll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.

Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us.

How do I apply?

Start here. Just click on the APPLY or button.

Westpac is committed to talent mobility and career development for our current employees, including trainees and intern program participants. People Leaders will prioritise internal candidates.

At Westpac, we're all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone-our customers, employees, and the wider community. If you're interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.

We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au.

Job ID 300002306568345