Principal Test Engineer Job No: 673002Location: Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBDType: Permanent Full TimePay Band: 6About the roleThe Principal Test Engineer plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing automated testing frameworks aligned with industry best practices.They are responsible for ensuring the highest quality in testing across the end-to-end cycle of projects.This role involves providing expert technical advice, handling complex issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for customers.Additionally, the Principal Test Engineer mentors other Software Test Engineers and ensures testing processes contribute to broader software engineering operations and excellence.What you'll do Lead and execute testing strategies, process improvements, and standards for your deliverablesProvide thought leadership in QA practices and continuously drive improvements in the QA domainEnsure the relevant types and levels of testing (e.g., functional, system, integration, regression, performance, etc.)are executed and planned into the delivery lifecycleDesign, develop, and implement frameworks that build quality, automation, and security into Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration pipelinesWork with the team to deliver both automated and manual tests to meet delivery milestones What you'll bring Minimum 10+ years appropriate industry experience in a Principal/Lead Test Engineer roleExperience in API automationBring industry best practices to the Test chapter and help uplifting junior resources.Must have experience in programming/scripting languages (Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python, etc.)Experience in either Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, AplitoolGood knowledge in adopting or implementing test automation frameworksProven experience in leading, advising and mentoring junior Software Test Engineers What we can offer you Competitive benefits package and excellent work cultureExcellent discounts on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance productsA range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leaveInvest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs About Suncorp GroupWe're proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia's most trusted and diverse names in insurance.Together, we share a drive to make the complex simple and bring our customers peace of mind when it matters most - while helping to evolve and innovate the ways we can serve our community every day.That comes with all kinds of exciting opportunities for you to grow your own career.Whether you're guiding people through life's biggest moments or providing them with support in times they need it most, you'll be driven forward by our shared customer obsession and supported at every step of the journey.#J-18808-Ljbffr