Senior Test Analyst (Playwright) 12 months initial contract; with possible extension Adelaide Based Position Seeking a Senior Test Analyst with strong Playwright expertise to design and build automation frameworks from scratch. The role focuses on cross-browser testing, mobile and tablet emulation, CI/CD integration, and delivering scalable end-to-end automated testing solutions across complex digital platforms. Responsibilities Test planning, which includes collaboration with project team members (architect, developers, data analysts, product owner, business analyst and other project delivery stakeholders) to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and testing needs and create comprehensive test cases. Design and implement a Playwright-based automation framework for the front-end web portal Test automation development, including the design, development and maintenance of automated and manual test scripts. Develop reusable page objects, selectors and test templates to ensure maintainability by non-technical Assurance team members. Set up cross-browser testing across major browser engines (Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Implement device emulation including Mobile (iPhone/Android), Tablet/iPad, small laptop screens & Touch interactions (tap, swipe, scroll) Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for execution on commits, pull requests and scheduled runs Test execution both manual and automated, analysing of results and reporting on defects and issues. Create and regularly update and maintain test scripts to ensure they are effective and up to date with the latest software changes. Input into Test Summary Reports (TSR) and sprint test status updates, demonstrating test coverage, residual defects and overall quality reporting. Continuously seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process through new tools, techniques, and best practices. Identification of test prerequisites and test risks early to accommodate fulfilment and mitigation. Raise defects with required evidence, participate in triage meetings and provide relevant support to fix team to get these resolved. Support User Acceptance Test (UAT) activities and including test execution. Maintain a detailed understanding of the business needs across the OECD and work with representatives and key stakeholders to determine timeframes and priorities. Report on progress of assigned tasks and identify and communicate risks and issues as they arise and work collaboratively to mitigate or resolve them respectively. Consistently demonstrate integrity, honesty, fairness, impartiality and commitment to values-based leadership. Experience 7 years of experience undertaking end-to-end system testing and quality assurance activities, including unit, system, integration, and UAT Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for web automation Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from the ground up Demonstrated experience in front-end automation testing, including cross-browser and device testing Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Experienced in defining and executing test strategies and plans that reduced duplicate effort, aligned with an automation first mindset, and delivered reusable test artefacts for both functional and non-functional tests. Experience with Azure cloud platforms. Detailed understanding of contemporary testing methodologies and the software development life cycle (SDLC). Understanding of Agile methodology and the ability to participate in key ceremonies. Proven experience working within large complex environments. Commercially sound with strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills. Communicates orally and in writing in a manner that is clear, fluent and holds the audience’s attention and prepares and delivers logical, sequential and succinct presentations. Highly developed time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously while setting clearly defined objectives and priorities, reviewing and adjusting as required. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. A keen sense of initiative by being a self-starter, with a proactive approach to tasks and collaborations. Extensive experiences in building trusting and collaborative relationships with internal and Trusted external stakeholders to effectively influence and negotiate; and Must have or be able to obtain a Department for Human Services issued Working with Children Check. Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 for a chat.
