Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer
12 month contract
Full-time onsite work required – Brisbane CBD / Remote applicants will not be considered

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to step into a product-led software environment working on complex, real-world technology platforms. This position suits a clear communicator with a strong automation mindset who enjoys collaborating across engineering, product and customer-facing teams to deliver reliable, high-value solutions used in operational environments.

You'll play a key role in modernising and improving quality practices across a suite of evolving software products, helping ensure new services and functionality meet quality standards while supporting the transition from legacy platforms to modern cloud-based architectures.


What you'll be doing

• Building and maintaining automated tests across UI, API and backend layers
• Driving quality outcomes through test planning, execution and automation
• Contributing to modern automation frameworks including Playwright and Cucumber-based solutions
• Supporting continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborating closely with engineers and product teams to embed quality early
• Investigating defects, improving automation reliability and reducing risk
• Championing best-practice QA processes and continuous improvement

What you need to bring

• Proven experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar modern automation tools
• Experience testing APIs, microservices and cloud-based applications
• Automation development experience using TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Git and code review practices
• Strong SQL and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of Agile delivery, SDLC and shift-left quality practices

Bonus points for

• Experience with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tooling
• Exposure to Kubernetes or containerised environments
• Experience working on modernisation or platform transformation programs
• Background in mining, industrial or other complex operational environments

Important to know

• Full working rights required
• This role will require the successful candidate to work on site in Brisbane full-time 5 days per week.
• Remote applicants will not be considered.   

For a confidential discussion or to learn more please reach out to Lakshmi Dhanarajachar on 0419 721 158 or lakshmi.d@clicks.com.au.

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If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Amy Watson at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 429 171 544.
 
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