Technical Test Lead

As a critical member of the Operation Solutions team,
the Principal Tester will lead in the planning, execution and delivery of
testing across multiple areas. This includes supporting major programs,
lifecycle projects, and critical operational activities. This role requires
exceptional technical skills to perform the role of a trusted technical advisor
and a subject matter expert on testing requirements, test planning, test
execution and results management.

This role is also accountable for driving improvements
on the tools and testing processes commonly used by the team, ensuring that
test automation and process improvements continue to evolve.

Position Responsibilities

1. Drive engagement with SMEs and
   internal stakeholders to ensure test strategy is aligned with the
   implementation of critical power system operation software solutions.
   Ensure project and/or software release test plans align with the
   requirements of the business with respect to functionality, process,
   security, and compatibility.
   
2. Make sure project and/or software
   release test data suites align with the coverage requirements of the test
   plans and test strategies.
   
3. Verify test environments are
   configured to allow completion of functional, regression and user
   acceptance testing.
   
4. Ensure project and/or release test
   plans are executed, and issues are logged and tracked in a defect
   management system. Conduct manual and automation testing of applications
   (UI, API, database).
   
5. Work with Project Managers and
   Project Leads to deliver software solutions and work closely with
   integration and development teams to make sure project timelines are met
   whilst balancing the appropriate levels of test coverage versus risk.
   
6. Support Production Readiness
   activities and material development.
   
7. SME for ongoing support and
   enhancements for the Power Systems.
   
8. Active and visible support of
   relevant Workplace Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, and Competition
   and Consumer Acts.
   

Education/ Certificates

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate in
  engineering, mathematics, science, information technology or a similar
  analytical discipline desirable.
  
• Professional level certification
  (ISTQB or similar)
  

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in
  testing software, including design, execution and defect management.
  
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and
  analytical skills, with experience in a senior testing role.
  
• Strong understanding of the
  principles and practices associated with the testing of information technology
  projects.
  
• Experience in development of test
  strategies and plans in IT projects and successful execution of these
  plans.
  
• Experience in leading IT projects and
  demonstrated working knowledge on estimating and scheduling.
  
• Experience engaging with Business
  Analysts, Product Owners and Developers to analyse requirements and
  understand complex systems.
  
• Experience
  in power system/power market operation or power system planning
  preferable.
  
• An
  understanding of the WA Govt's Energy Transformation Strategy (ETS) and
  the proposed WEM Reforms preferable.
  
• Demonstrating excellent understanding
  of delivering enterprise applications.
  
• Experience with developing user
  documentation and process maps
  
• A
  high level of proficiency with SQL and testing web based/client-server
  applications, APIs and data migration
  
• Proficiency
  with automation tools such Playwright and Postman or similar
  
• Experience
  with test automation preferably C#, and proficiency with source control
  tools or similar
  
• Experience
  with test management tools such as Jira and PractiTest.
  
• Excellent
  stakeholder relations capabilities with the ability to form strong,
  trusting relationships with key stakeholders.