Senior Test Analyst

**We Go Beyond for A Safer World**

**Te Tūranga - The Role**

As Tait Communications continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join our team. This is a hands-on role that requires expertise in all aspects of the product lifecycle within the Verification & Validation (V&V) discipline, particularly for complex systems. You will be responsible for reviewing and providing feedback on test plans, test designs, and other key documents (e.g., PRS, project plans), while also mentoring others in V&V methodologies.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Test planning, coordination, design, and execution
- V&V methodologies and technology expertise
- Ongoing maintenance and improvement of Python based automated tests
- Application of robust testing and coding practices

**The duties of the role will include however not limited to**:

- Requirements capture, analysis and modelling.
- Test planning (test strategy, sizing and costing of phases, actions and tasks)
- Test coordination (potentially as lead tester of larger projects)
- Test design specification, implementation and execution (both manual and scripted testing).
- Identify and track defects using tools like JIRA, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
- Learning from others to become an expert in Tait products, and mentoring others in the same.

**Ō pūkenga - About You**

To be successful in this role, you will have a Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent).

As well as:

- At least 4 years as a Technical Tester (preferably at the confluence of Embedded Software Products or Communication Technology)
- Proven track record in design & implementation of Automated Test Framework to make sapient testing effective.
- Proven expertise in Python coding.
- Experience and/or drive to mentor others and share knowledge across the Testing function.
- Proven experience in owning and driving improvement in Test processes.
- Experience or an interest in one or more of the following would be advantageous;
- TCP/IP Communication protocols, UARTs/Microcontrollers, Radio frequencies, Audio processing, Linux, Jenkins, Gitlab, Mercurial, Elasticsearch, Encryption, Cucumber/BDD test frameworks.

**Ngā painga - what's in it for you?**

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.
- We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
- We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
- We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
- We balance work with fun through our active social club

**Ko wai mātou - About Us**

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

**Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?**

**Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed**:
Applications will close Thursday 5th June 2025