Test Analyst
Your new team Join the Testing team within Auto & General's Technology department, part of the Technology, Space & Distribution division. As an individual contributor, you will report to a Test Lead and collaborate closely within an End-to-End team, working alongside Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners. Auto & General is a rapidly growing, privately-owned company that prioritises high performance and aims to be Australia's leading insurer. We foster a culture where teamwork helps achieve our collective vision.
The role This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and integrity of our software. You will be responsible for the end-to-end testing lifecycle, from planning and design through to execution, defect management, and reporting. You'll contribute to functional testing across various phases, including System, Integration, Regression, and Production Verification Testing, and design tests to thoroughly assess risks associated with deployments.
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Participate proactively in team meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
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Work with the End-to-End team to define Acceptance Criteria and the Definition of Done.
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Collaborate with team members and provide accurate test estimations.
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Clarify requirements with team members and business SMEs, focusing on testability, consistency, and completeness.
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Design, Script, and Execute Test Cases, utilising tools like XRAY.
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Ensure test cases are traceable to requirements.
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Schedule and execute appropriate testing tasks during releases, maintaining quality standards.
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Develop in-depth knowledge of business rules, multiple systems, and their functionality.
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Adhere to A&G Organisation Testing Practices and ensure proper use of testing tools.
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Adapt quickly to changes, updating or improving test cases as needed.
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Report and manage defects according to process, collaborating for resolution.
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Accurately evaluate and report test results, progress, and product quality.
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Develop understanding of test environments and identify/execute Regression Suites.
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Collaborate with Automation Testers to keep regression suites current.
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Document and share learned knowledge within the Testing Community of Practice.
What experience you'll bring
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Minimum 3 years of experience as a Test Analyst.
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Demonstrated experience in creating test plans, test traceability matrices, test case design, execution, defect management, and test reports.
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Experience working in an Agile environment.
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Relevant Industry experience.
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Understanding of software development methodologies including AGILE/Scrum and Continuous Delivery, with a focus on agile testing.
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Proficiency with testing tools such as JIRA, Confluence, XRAY, or similar.
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Demonstrated use of testing techniques like Risk Based testing, BDD, and TDD.
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Ability to actively contribute to the Testing Community of Practice.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong understanding of testing methodologies and techniques, including BDD, TDD, and Risk-based testing.
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Understanding of the Testing pyramid.
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Proactive, takes initiative, pragmatic, and resilient to change.
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A degree in an Information Technology field from a recognised tertiary institution, or other acceptable qualifications or experience.
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ISTQB Certified.
Location
This role can be based in North Lakes, Toowong or Kawana.
The benefits of working at A&G
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Be rewarded — we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
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Work flexibility — with options to work from home up to two days per week after probation.
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Options for leave — life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
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Grow with us — we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
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Give back — our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.
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Take care of yourself — your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
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Celebrate the wins — we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
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Save money — as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
About us
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community. Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, and Coles Insurance. We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
**A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies:** We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
