Senior Quality Assurance Automation EngineerAutoGuru Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaAre you interested in joining one of Australia's fastest-growing and most innovative tech companies on the Gold Coast?Well, let us introduce ourselves: we’re AutoGuru, an award-winning tech company on a mission to help people better care for their cars.What originally started as a simple goal to make booking car services as easy as booking hotels has evolved to include Australia’s #1 auto services marketplace, AutoGuru.com.au, digital fleet management through FleetGuru, and SaaS eCommerce with BookingGuru.We’re continuing to make serious waves in the auto industry as we expand the capability and application of our locally developed technology. With exciting growth plans both in Australia and abroad, we’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Test Analyst to join our team!About The RoleAs our Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the future of our automation testing strategy. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks while mentoring junior testers and working closely with our development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.Key Responsibilities:Define and implement automation testing frameworks that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our QA process.Lead and mentor junior automation testers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.Drive the automation strategy and ensure minimal reliance on manual exploratory testing, shifting towards a more programmatic, developer-oriented testing approach.Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing early in the software development lifecycle.Develop and execute automated test cases for regression and new feature testing using Playwright, Selenium, and other modern automation tools.Establish CI/CD integration for automated testing, ensuring smooth deployment pipelines.Perform API and web service testing with tools such as SOAP UI or similar frameworks.Implement and maintain comprehensive test coverage across multiple platforms, including web and mobile applications.Utilize data-driven and behavior-driven testing methodologies to enhance test efficiency.Monitor and report test execution results, defects, and performance trends to key stakeholders.Champion best practices in test automation, quality assurance, and software development methodologies.Must-Have Experience:Proven experience in automation testing for web-based applications.Expertise in setting up and managing test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, or similar).Experience in API testing using tools like Postman, SOAP UI, or similar.Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines.Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments and performance testing tools.Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.Nice to Have:Experience with database testing and SQL proficiency.Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).An appreciation of emerging trends in software testing, AI-driven test automation, and continuous testing strategies.About You:You’re passionate about automation and driving software quality at scale.You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring and upskilling others.You have a strong engineering mindset and are eager to implement innovative solutions.You’re always on top of the latest testing trends and industry best practices.You’re a team player who enjoys collaboration but can also take ownership of your work and deliver results.You’re based in Australia.We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace, and our perks and culture are pretty sweet (if we say so ourselves). We offer:Hybrid work options.A modern industrial office that is a short walk to the beach and public transport, with chillout spaces and good vibes.An awesome schedule of team events led by our Culture Crew.Free secure parking.A paid day off on your birthday.Discounted car servicing & repairs!As an employer, we’re hyper-focused on building high-performing teams filled with exceptional people who align with our values of ‘here to help,’ ‘move with purpose,’ ‘think 10x,’ ‘play as a team,’ ‘numbers over hype,’ and ‘innovate for the future.’Sound like you? Apply now!Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesVehicle Repair and Maintenance
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