We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester to join QA team and collaborate closely with a newly formed development team in ensuring the highest level of software quality for our next-generation cloud-based, microservices-driven platform.  

This role requires expertise in test automation frameworks, API testing, and performance testing while leveraging AI-powered testing tools to optimize efficiency. You will play a vital role in validating functionality, identifying defects, and maintaining a robust test suite throughout the software development lifecycle.  

As part of a high-impact migration project, your contributions will ensure that the transition from legacy systems to a modern architecture is seamless, reliable, and meets industry best practices.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Develop & Maintain Automated Test Suites: Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing.  
• API & Microservices Testing: Validate RESTful APIs, Message Queues, and microservices architecture to ensure seamless system integration.  
• AI-Powered Test Optimization: Utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance test coverage, generate test cases, and automate repetitive QA processes.  
• Performance & Load Testing: Conduct performance testing to optimize application speed, scalability, and reliability.  
• Collaboration with QA & Development Teams: Work alongside developers, solutions architects, and DevOps engineers to define testing strategies and align quality assurance processes with software delivery.  
• Security & Compliance Testing: Identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security best practices within cloud-native applications.  
• Continuous Improvement & CI/CD Integration: Establish automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to streamline software releases and deployment processes.  
• Defect Identification & Reporting: Investigate failures, troubleshoot defects, and provide detailed feedback to developers.  

Required Qualifications & Skills  

• Test Automation Expertise: Proven experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent automation frameworks.  
• API & Microservices Testing: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous messaging validation.  
• Cloud & DevOps Exposure: Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.  
• AI & Automation Tools: Experience with AI-assisted test case generation, automated debugging, and predictive testing analysis.  
• Performance & Load Testing: Hands-on experience with JMeter, Gatling, or other performance testing tools.  
• Security Testing: Understanding of security vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and compliance best practices.  
• Problem-Solving & Debugging: Ability to analyse test failures, debug issues, and propose improvements proactively.  

Required Soft Skills  

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a QA and development team in a distributed work environment.  
• Communication & Transparency: Clearly communicate defects, test findings, and QA processes with developers and stakeholders.  
• Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills: Ability to think strategically about test approaches, automation efficiency, and risk assessment.  
• Proactive & Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.  
• Adaptability & Learning Mindset: Willingness to explore new technologies and embrace AI-driven testing innovations.  

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for and you have the skills listed above, please apply today!!!

Click Apply Now or call RWA on 09 579 7929 for more information.

Only people with the right to live and work in New Zealand may apply for this role.
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Job Reference number: SD-3952748