Senior Test Automation Engineer

3 hours ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Recruit I.T. Auckland Full time
  • Join a high-performing team on a long-term enterprise transformation
  • Drive automation across modern web, mobile, and API platforms
  • Enjoy career growth, flexible working, and meaningful project impact

*About the Role*Are you a Senior Test Automation Engineer looking for your next permanent opportunity? This is your chance to work on a significant multi-year transformation programme within a large, complex organisation. Based ideally in Wellington, this role offers long-term stability, ongoing technical challenges, and the opportunity to shape enterprise-level automation strategies.

As part of an Agile delivery team, you'll lead the development and maintenance of scalable test automation solutions across web, API, and mobile applications, contributing to an environment that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. **What You'll Be Doing****

  • Design and implement end-to-end automated testing frameworks
  • Write and maintain BDD scenarios, from feature files to step definitions
  • Model data into testable objects and demonstrate strong data parsing techniques
  • Perform peer code reviews and uphold coding standards
  • Contribute to the documentation of test and automation processes
  • Work collaboratively across squads in an Agile environment

*Tech Environment*

  • Languages & Tools: Java, Selenium, Appium, RestAssured, RemoteWebDriver
  • API Testing: Contract testing using POJOs from OpenAPI Swagger YAMLs
  • CI/CD: Jenkins on OpenShift, integrated testing pipelines
  • Agile Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence

*What We're Looking For*

  • Senior-level experience in test automation across enterprise systems
  • Strong BDD knowledge with ability to create feature files and supporting code
  • Skilled in object modelling and automated data manipulation
  • Clear understanding of Agile methodologies and software development best practices
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Experience working on complex or large-scale programmes of work

**Why Join?****

  • Be part of a long-term transformation programme that makes a real impact
  • Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity for professional development and career progression
  • Work with modern tools and contribute to evolving automation practices

**How to Apply****If you're a Test Automation Engineer ready to take your career forward with a major programme, apply now and we'll be in touch with shortlisted candidates.



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