Test Lead

**Test Lead, Wellington - Fixed Term/Secondment**
- Have you lead a testing team working with an internal staff and a vendor delivering successful projects?
- Have you completed any testing in Azure APIM?
- Do you have an interest in APIs and information sharing capabilities?
- Have you used GITHUB with Co-pilot and Advanced Security?
- Are you a flexible thinker and solution-focused?

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

As a Test Manager in the Te Wheke team, you will be responsible for overseeing the testing for new connections as they are recreated in a new APIM implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of a robust and secure API ecosystem. Test Managers work closely with Project Managers, Technical Product Leads, and Business Managers to ensure that effective and efficient acceptance testing occurs to provide business stakeholders with confidence in the delivered solution.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in this role you will be able to communicate effectively, have good attention to detail, the ability to learn rapidly and be focussed on delivering high quality outcomes to our customers.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in API testing, preferably with Azure APIM and Oracle SOA.
- Proficiency in using testing tools such as Postman, GITHUB and Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of API protocols (REST, SOAP) and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Experience across both automated and manual testing frameworks.
- Extensive understanding of a wide range of testing methods and processes covering; regression testing, UAT, smoke testing, system testing, performance testing, functional testing, and unit testing.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity with the role automation plays in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with configuring and using CI/CD solutions (e.g. Azure DevOps, GIT Hub Actions).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a demonstrated approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in testing at data, systems, and UI levels.
- Prior experience with Postman, SoapUI tools.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks.

**You will also have**:

- More than 5 years' experience as a Test Manager leading the test strategy, test planning, test scripting and test execution.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in Agile frameworks.
- Some technical skills such as test automation.
- Maintain and enhance automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Have written Test Strategies, Plans, and scripts.

**What's in it for you?**
- Opportunity to be part of team that implements a new core capability that will help to transform information sharing services in the Justice Sector.
- Family friendly & supportive work environment that operates with a mix of on-site & flexible working.

**Mō mātou/**About us**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

This is an exciting time to join the Digital team here at the Ministry. Our newly established operating model is truly customer centric and service-based and driven by the need for continuous improvement throughout the service lifecycle.

We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where you can bring the best of you to the job.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions**.**

**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $103,226 and $144,034 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply