Senior Test Automation Engineer at Colonial First State

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Automation, CI/CD Pipeline Integration, AI for Testing, Test Strategy Design, Defect Management, Risk-Based Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, Test Analysis, Test Execution, Mentoring

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom. Your Team The role sits within the Quality Assurance & Test team in CFS FirstChoice Technology, supporting delivery across the FirstChoice platform and Fund Services. The team drives efficient, high-quality testing aligned to strategic priorities and customer outcomes. Working closely with delivery leads, engineers and business stakeholders, it fosters strong collaboration across technology delivery. Your Responsibilities * Design, review and deliver test strategies and plans across functional and non‑functional testing, with a strong focus on automation * Lead test analysis, design and execution activities, including test cases, scripts and peer reviews * Drive quality outcomes through test deliverables, defect triage, risk management and clear status reporting with metrics * Identify opportunities to enhance automation and leverage AI to improve testing efficiency * Manage test data, environments and ensure readiness for effective execution * Mentor and guide team members in test practices, system knowledge and continuous improvement Your Capability and Experience Mandatory: * Strong expertise across the end‑to‑end test lifecycle, including functional and non‑functional testing * Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks, tools and CI/CD pipeline integration * Exposure to AI processes and tools for use in test processes and automation. * Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into effective, risk‑based test coverage * Proven skills in defect management, prioritisation and leading triage activities * Excellent stakeholder engagement, with the ability to work independently while mentoring others Desirable: * Experience in financial services IT, particularly wealth management or superannuation * Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline * ISTQB Advanced or equivalent certification What to Expect At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to: * Additional day for your birthday * Hybrid working model * Access to CFS Employer Super * Life Leave - 3 days per annum * Access to Sonder who provides human-powered medical, mental health and safety support through one easy-to-use app enabling you to get support whenever and wherever you need. * Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance * Confidential coaching and counselling services supporting life, mind, body, relationships, work and family to assist you in taking charge of your own health and wellbeing CFS Culture At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential. Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom. Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia. Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role. This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).

Responsibilities

Design and deliver comprehensive test strategies with a strong focus on automation and AI integration. Lead test analysis, execution, and defect triage while mentoring team members to improve quality outcomes.