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:

05-12-2025

  • South Auckland Location
  • Java Automation Testing Required
  • Fully onsite + Free Parking Available

Summary
Join a high-performing QA team and this is an opportunity to working across critical enterprise systems, with a focus on automation architecture, performance testing, and advanced API validation in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer with a strong background in both manual and automation testing. You’ll join a highly collaborative delivery team working in both manual and automation testing practices across enterprise systems and integration projects.

The role requires someone confident working with custom solutions, out-of-the-box scenarios, and a wide variety of testing methods. You’ll need excellent Java skills, deep technical understanding of frameworks, and experience integrating automated tests into DevOps pipelines .

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement automation testing framework using Selenium and Java
  • Build and maintain automation test suites with robust architectural structure and configuration
  • Conduct comprehensive performance testing using JMeter
  • Perform advanced API testing using REST Assured or RestSharp, with a sound understanding of API concepts and behaviours
  • Design BDD test cases with Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar tools
  • Execute manual test cycles across functional, UAT, system, and regression testing
  • Work confidently across complex, custom-built systems with out-of-the-box scenarios
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
  • Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers in a fully agile environment
Skills and Experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ commercial experience in software testing (manual and automation)
  • Strong proficiency in Java and solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Experience building and configuring test frameworks using Selenium and Java
  • Strong skills in performance testing using JMeter or similar
  • Deep understanding of API testing principles, tools, and automation
  • Experience with scripting languages like Python, JavaScript or similar
  • Hands-on with CI/CD tools and pipeline automation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
  • Mobile automation experience using Appium or similar
Nice to Have:
  • Previous exposure to ERP/CRM platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 
  • Playwright experience and AI knowledge 
  • Familiarity with Jira Xray or similar tools for test planning and reporting
  • SQL experience for backend data validation where required
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
Why Apply?
  • Join a business that values quality engineering and technical autonomy
  • Work on large-scale ERP/CRM platforms with cutting-edge tools
  • Free carparking and full-time onsite work in South Auckland
  • Be the natural successor within a strong QA team
How to Apply
If you’re a passionate automation tester that values technical depth and hands-on delivery, apply now and we’ll be in touch with shortlisted candidates.







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