Senior Automation Tester

1 day ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Visa Full time
Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.

Progress starts with you.

Job Description

As a Senior Automation Tester, you will lead the quality strategy for large initiatives and systems, aligning test activities to delivery goals and helping the team meet Definition of Done confidently. You'll shape test architecture and automation approaches, embed quality thinking into delivery practices, and guide others in effective automation. You'll solve complex quality issues, prevent recurring problems, and share lessons learned across teams.

You'll collaborate across disciplines, advocate for improvements, and share insights from the wider tech community. You'll also grow others through coaching, sponsorship, and feedback, building team capability and modelling continuous learning.

Highlights of your role include:

  • Lead test strategy and architecture across systems and teams.
  • Design and implement robust automation frameworks and tooling (backend, frontend, mobile, integration, performance).
  • Conduct API testing, end-to-end integration testing, CI/CD, and performance testing.
  • Apply shift-left testing, defect tracking, and test management practices.
  • Champion modern observability patterns and DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate in Agile and DevOps environments, promoting shared responsibility for quality.
  • Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications


• 7+ years of quality engineering experience with deep understanding of engineering principles and automation practices.

• Skilled in designing test strategies, frameworks, and tooling for backend, frontend, mobile, integration, or performance.

• Advanced skills in Javascript/Typescript, Playwright, Java.

• Experience with DevOps practices and other test frameworks (RestAssured, Cypress).

• Experience with API testing, end-to-end integration testing, CI/CD, and performance testing.

• Experience with shift-left testing, defect tracking, test management, and modern observability patterns.

• Proven autonomy and initiative in leading automation design and strategy.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence through thought leadership.

• Quality and reliability mindset, designing resilient, scalable test systems.

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Job Family Group: Sales and Business Development

  • Senior Automation Tester

    1 day ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Comspek International Limited Full time

    Senior Automation Tester – Contract  We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tester to drive high-quality delivery across API-led platforms. This role requires strong automation capability, solid coding skills and hands-on testing experience across complex systems.Location: AucklandDuration: 12 monthsStart: January 2026Key requirements: Strong...

  • Senior Automation Tester

    1 day ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Visa Full time

    Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling...

  • Senior Automation Tester

    3 days ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand BNZ Full time

    Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way." We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two...

  • Senior Control Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Alliance Automation Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

    Why Build Your Career with Alliance Automation?At Alliance Automation, we're not just engineering smarter solutions — we're creating a workplace where people genuinely thrive. Built on trust, integrity, and collaboration, we put our people first and back it up with real opportunities for growth.People-First Culture – Our greatest strength is our team. We...

  • Test Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Recruit I.T. Auckland Full time

    South Auckland LocationJava Automation Testing RequiredFully onsite + Free Parking Available*SummaryJoin a high-performing QA team and this is an opportunity to working across critical enterprise systems, with a focus on automation architecture, performance testing, and advanced API validation in a dynamic and collaborative environment. *About the...

  • Senior Test Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Talent Full time US$60,000 - US$120,000 per year

    Join a high-performing engineering squad working on complex backend microservices that power large-scale digital customer experiences. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer – or a strong Intermediate looking to step up – to play a key role in uplifting automation, improving test coverage, and ensuring quality across a cloud-native,...

  • Grad Automation Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Enterprise Technology Recruitment Ltd Full time

    OverviewThe company is a well established and fast scaling SaaS product company.We are seeking a high-achieving Software Engineering graduate with strong academic results and a passion for automation in software development. This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in test automation within a modern cloud-native, microservices-driven...

  • Intermediate Tester

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Robert Walters Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

    Are you passionate about quality and automation? Join a forward-thinking digital team where your testing expertise will help deliver seamless customer experiences. About the Company This is a leading financial services organisation with a strong focus on digital innovation. Their mission is to make financial services simple, fast, and accessible through...

  • Test Automation QA Engineer

    1 week ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand EROAD Full time

    A career withEROADoffers the unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation that is at the forefront of intelligent transport solutions — enhancing road safety, improving productivity, and reducing environmental impact. EROAD's mission is to deliver intelligence you can trust, for a better world tomorrow.What We're Looking ForAs a Senior QA...

  • Data Tester

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Potentia Full time

    The Client:Our client is a recognised leader in the financial services sector, known for their innovative approach and commitment to customer excellence. With a strong focus on leveraging modern technologies and methodologies, they are at the forefront of industry advancements. The company offers a supportive and collaborative environment, making it an...