Automation Test Analyst

• Great work life balance in supportive team environment
• Build automation frameworks from scratch
• CBD based organization

Automation Test Analyst

Location: Melbourne

A well-established organisation is seeking a Automation Test Analyst with a strong background in test automation, particularly Cypress and Selenium, to join their technology team.
This role is ideal for an experienced automation tester who enjoys building frameworks, driving automation strategy, and working closely with developers, architects, and project teams across the full delivery lifecycle.

The Role

Reporting to the Test Manager, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining automated testing solutions across UI, API, and database layers. You will contribute to technical testing strategies, integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, and help continuously improve testing practices across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts in line with automation standards
• Build and execute automated end-to-end test suites using Cypress, Selenium and other tools
• Develop technical testing strategies at a project level
• Automate UI, API, and database-level verification tests
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Execute automated regression suites and analyse results
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using Jira
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and flaky tests
• Support test data management and environment configuration
• Collaborate closely with Test Managers, Architects, Developers, and Project Managers
• Produce test documentation and provide regular status updates
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation processes and methodologies

Skills & Experience Required

• 4-5+ years' experience as an Automation Test Analyst
• Strong hands-on experience with Cypress (essential)
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks
• Experience with Selenium, TestNG, or similar automation tools
• Strong understanding of automated end-to-end testing
• Experience automating API tests using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or JMeter
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Strong defect management and root cause analysis skills
• Experience using test management tools such as TestRail
• Strong understanding of Agile testing principles and Agile/Scrum delivery
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

• Mobile application testing
• Performance, load, or penetration testing exposure
• Accessibility or usability testing experience
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior testers

Why Apply?

• Work on large-scale, business-critical platforms
• Strong focus on quality, accessibility, and best practice testing
• Melbourne-based role with clear ownership and impact

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