Job title: Test Engineer
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Job published: 23/09/2025

Job Description

Job Title: Test Engineer

Security Clearance: Must have TSPV

Duration: Initial 12 months with extension options

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: Testing / Quality Assurance

Sub-functional Expertise: System, Performance, and Automation Testing

Location of work: Melbourne

Working arrangements: Onsite

Closing date: ASAP

Description:

Our client is seeking experienced Test Engineers to support the delivery of a new data centre capability within a major Federal Government program. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, translating customer requirements into test solutions, managing defects, and ensuring successful test outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate customer requirements into efficient and effective test solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Review and assess the testability of requirements
  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and procedures for different stages of testing
  • Analyse test results, manage defects, and prepare detailed reports
  • Collaborate with internal teams to solve technical issues and deliver successful outcomes

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in data centre environments
  • Strong background in performance and load testing of software components, subsystems, and systems
  • Expertise in managing test requirements, traceability, and documentation using test management tools
  • Familiarity with systems engineering practices including V&V (Verification & Validation), performance, and resilience testing
  • Experience with test automation integrated within CI/CD pipelines

Key Capabilities:

  • Data centre operations and testing
  • Performance and load testing methodologies
  • Test management tools and documentation
  • Systems engineering and V&V processes
  • CI/CD integration for automated testing

Essential Criteria:

  • Hands-on experience in a data centre environment
  • Extensive background in performance and load testing for software components, subsystems, and systems
  • Expertise in test requirements management, traceability, and documentation using test management tools
  • Familiarity with systems engineering practices and V&V, performance, and resilience testing
  • Experience with test automation in CI/CD pipelines

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.