Test Lead

at  Transurban

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.
About the role
We’re seeking a Test Lead to implement Testing Strategies, develop and execute Test Plans and Test Cases to provide production implementation confidence of new software as well as changes to existing software processes that have been tested and accepted in line with required Project / BAU requirements for Core Tolling Platform / Customer Platforms
You’ll join an innovative team who are collaborative and supportive
As our Test Lead, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.
Day-to-day, you will:
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Perform end to end Test Execution 40-60% of the time

• Become an SME tester in the platform
• Provide strategic direction, undertake planning, scope the testing required, estimate the effort and duration of testing, and determine resource and environment requirements.
• Undertake hands-on test scripting and execution and to be proactively involved in the continual maturity of the Transurban test automation capability.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to engage in testing activities.
• Document, implement, monitor, and enforce all processes and procedures for testing established as per standards defined within the Enterprise Test Strategy.
• Resource planning and ongoing management of team structure.
• Provide accurate estimates for all project testing activities across different delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, V-Model).
• Hands on testing: Create Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Data based on Project / BAU requirements or agreed Test Targets.
• Management and Leading of teams both on and/or off shore
• Create and support Test Automation team with the creation of Test Harness, Stubs, Test Data for all test types.
• Ensure Testing produces the highest quality of Platform solutions and key risks, defects, performance gaps are highlighted and mitigated.
• Engage/interact with 3rd party vendors in testing to ensure delivery as per design specifications and governance processes.
• Liaise with Security in the provisioning of Cyber Testing (Penetration Testing) and ensuring escalation and prioritisation of remediating any potential security risks.

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
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Tertiary education - Bachelor Computing/Engineering/Science /Technology or equivalent full-time industry experience

• Proven Test Lead experience in large complex transformation projects.
• Possess in-depth experience in all areas of the SDLC/STLC
• Strong Software testing background with experience in all test levels, various Testing Methodologies (Agile, V-Model, Waterfall and Hybrid)
• Strong analytic, innovative and strategic thinking competencies are required to develop solutions that add value while balancing that potential value against the risks with changing these mission-critical systems.
• Extensive Testing & Test Leadership experience with several 3rd parties & co-dep systems
• Experience in testing API’s and use of XML and JSON data inputs
• Experience working with Testing tools and technology ALM, JIRA/Confluence.
• People leadership experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
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A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
• Share offers and insurance benefits
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on
careers@transurban.com
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Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
25-June-2024 0:00
Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location:
Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VI

Please refer the Job description for details