Principal Test Engineer

• Mentor and guide a talented Test Engineering team in Insurance Technology  
• We’re looking for an experienced Test Lead with strong automation knowledge
• Sydney location with great employee benefits & WFH flexibility

About the role

The 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 deliverables
• Provide thought leadership in QA practices and continuously drive improvements in the QA domain
• Ensure the relevant types and levels of testing (e.g., functional, system, integration, regression, performance, etc.) are executed and planned into the delivery lifecycle
• Design, develop, and implement frameworks that build quality, automation, and security into Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration pipelines
• Work 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 role
• Experience in API automation
• Bring 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, Aplitool
• Good knowledge in adopting or implementing test automation frameworks
• Proven experience in leading, advising and mentoring junior Software Test Engineers

What we can offer you

• Competitive benefits package and excellent work culture
• Excellent discounts on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave
• Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs

About Suncorp Group

We’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.

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Advertised: 16 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time