Civica - Test Engineer - Automation Testing (4-7 yrs)

We're Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world.

From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve.

If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you.

We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.

Why you'll love this role as Test Engineer at Civica :

- As a Software Test Engineer, you'll join forces with a dynamic, cross-functional team of software engineers to craft automated solutions that catch potential issues early in the development lifecycle.

- You will take the lead in designing, developing, and continually refining our test infrastructure and frameworks, equipping your team with the essential tools to deliver high-quality products to our users.

- Adopting a proactive stance towards product quality within your domain, you will spearhead the testing community by establishing standards, mentoring fellow software test engineers, and advocating for best practices.

- You'll take on complex and critical testing scenarios, utilizing your skills to troubleshoot and resolve intricate issues, ensuring smooth software delivery.

- Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for web applications (including cross-browser compatibility), APIs, and backend systems, ensuring top-notch, reliable software releases.

- Engaging in API testing with tools such as Postman, Insomnia, or K6, you'll assess both the functional and performance dimensions of services.

- Furthermore, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other team members will be integral to enhancing product design, testability, and implementation strategies.

- Working closely with development teams, you will help integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, promoting efficient and streamlined workflows.

- By participating in code reviews, you'll contribute to the ongoing improvement of test automation quality, while also analyzing test results, reporting bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address issues swiftly and effectively.

- Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to spot areas for process enhancements and put best practices into action to elevate testing efficiency and effectiveness.

- You may also participate in recruitment efforts, including conducting technical assessments as needed.

Requirements :

What you will need to be successful in this role :

- Experience in test automation, specialising in developing and maintaining reliable and scalable automated test frameworks.

- Experience with Playwright.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Javascript, Python, or TypeScript.

- Understand and validate basic database queries to support end-to-end testing.

- Solid understanding of API architectures, including REST and gRPC, with expertise in testing and validating API requests and responses.

- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests with CI/CD tools.

- Collaborate with developers, designers, and QA engineers in Agile sprints to support early testing and quality assurance.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

- Experience with Agile development methodologies.

- Proficiency in .NET (C#) is preferred.

- Knowledge of containerisation tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes).

Benefits :

Why you'll love working with us :

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction.

Here's what you can expect :

- We're all different and we love this about us.

- We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you