Senior Full Stack Automation Engineer

About us:

At iSelect, we’re passionate about helping Australians reduce their household bills and save money, time and effort. We are Australia’s go-to destination for comparison across insurance, utilities and personal finance products made available from our range of providers. We compare from a wide range of Australia’s leading brands and our highly trained consultants help customers compare, select and save.

We operate in a growth-orientated, agile and progressive environment that fosters innovation and rewards success. Our staff have high levels of empowerment and accountability which are underpinned by a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach.

What you do:

As the Senior Full Stack Automation Engineer, you will be working as part of the cross-functional technical team and apply your technical skills and experience to ensure the teams deliver highest quality and fit-for-purpose applications for our platforms. You will be accountable for championing the best practices in software quality assurance to enable successful execution of the technology strategy and product roadmaps. This includes making collaborative decisions on technology stack and application of agreed test engineering principles.

You will be a practitioner level test engineer with focus on full stack automation testing and knowledge in end-to-end software quality assurance practices, including unit, integration, load, and security testing. You have the technical ability to observe/analyse software testing practices and drive the practice maturity and capability uplift.

This role is suitable for an established hands-on test engineering professional with solid experience in designing and executing automated tests across multiple products and platforms, with strong focus on automation and collaborative work.

What you need:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in automation testing 
• Experience in developing and implementing automated test suites for full stack applications using modern frameworks and tools –i.e. Playwright/Nightwatch/Cypress/Selenium/Vitest
• Experience API Testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, KarateDSL
• Experience with Performance testing using tools such as JMeter, K6 or Gatling
• Experience with Cross-browser testing using BrowserStack or similar platform
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests into the build process
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Github for version control, collaboration and managing code repositories
• Experience using Test Management tool like Xray for test planning, execution, and reporting
• Experience in hybrid inhouse/offshore delivery model  
• Experience working within a highly regulated industry

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid & Flexible Working – Save time commuting, we have the option to split your time working both in our office and from home 
• Professional Development – We encourage ongoing learning and development with free access to the full Linkedin Learning Library, our own in-house learning Academy and regularly run initiatives such as our relationship with ‘Juno Adaptive Leaders Program’ which enable you to continually upskill  
• Recharge Days – For the times when you just need to take a break, we offer three extra days to use at your discretion (yes, in addition to your 20 days of Annual Leave!) 
• Referral Bonus – Earn yourself an extra $1500 by referring another superstar to join our team 
• Income Protection Insurance - a monthly income replacement benefit (after a waiting period) if you are medically certified as unable to work due to an injury or illness that is not work related.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary with options such as novated leasing. 
• Paid Parental Leave (for both primary & secondary caregiver) and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back. 
•  Wellbeing Centre – Our online platform which provides education, support and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life – find online yoga, cardio & boxing classes, healthy recipes and meditation & mindfulness tools. 
• Employee Assistance Program – Free access to qualified psychologists and coaches who can assist you with the demands of work and home life. 
• Rewards Platform – A simple way of saving money for you and your family by offering you instant discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers. Earn and redeem points while you spend! 
• Annual iStar trip – We love to reward and recognize our employees, whether you’ve gone above and beyond or consistently upheld our Values of ‘Being Brave’, ‘Keeping it real’, ‘Celebrate’ and ‘Have Heart’.  

What’s next:

• We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply and you will hear back from us regarding your application
• We can be flexible with interview times, and these will be conducted over MS teams virtually
• Don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly Recruitment Team if you would like to find out more about the role careers@iselect.com.au 
• Please note all applicants must have full working rights and will need to complete full background checks including Police Checks

iSelect recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender or identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email careers@iselect.com.au