Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Auckland - Auckland

Industry:

QA & Testing

Contact Name:

Jeselle Serna

Contact Email:

jeselle@recruitit.co.nz

Contact Phone:

0289901044

Date Published:

30-07-2025

  • South Auckland-Based
  • Intermediate / Senior Engineer – Java Automation Testing Required
  • On-site parking + Subsidised Lunch

About the role
We’re on the lookout for a Test Automation Engineer who’s passionate about building robust, scalable testing frameworks and driving quality outcomes. You’ll join a highly collaborative delivery team working in both manual and automation testing practices across enterprise systems and integration projects.

This is a hands-on technical role with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical capability, strong communication skills, and a genuine team-first attitude.

What You’ll be Doing
  • Working across the full SDLC, including manual and automation testing
  • Design and implement automation frameworks that are scalable, reusable, and reliable
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed testing into Agile delivery pipelines
  • Mentor junior testers and support ongoing test process improvement
  • Engage confidently with senior stakeholders to demonstrate the value of testing practices
  • Identify opportunities to optimise performance, coverage, and maintainability across systems
Skills and Experience Required
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience across both manual and automation testing
  • Strong OOP language skills – ideally Java 
  • UI automation with Selenium and Cucumber 
  • Solid BDD experience (Cucumber, SpecFlow, Gherkin etc.) 
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices within Agile teams
  • Exposure to CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps 
  • Ability to test APIs using REST Assured or equivalent 
  • SQL experience 
Nice to have: 
  • Experience testing ERP/CRM systems (SAP, Salesforce, Dynamics 365) 
  • Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms
Culture Fit is Key
We’re looking for someone who brings more than just technical capability. You’ll be the kind of person who:
  • Brings a positive, proactive approach to challenges
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments
  • Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Helps elevate the team around them
How to Apply
If you’re an Intermediate / Senior Automation Engineer who loves solving complex problems, values clean test practices, and enjoys working in a close-knit team - apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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