October 15, 2024

Livestock Improvement Corporation

Hamilton

OTHER & FULL TIME

Test Engineer

At a glance:

Ref: 48613 | Hamilton (Newstead) | Test Analyst | Experienced | Permanent, Full Time | Test Engineer 200921.pdf

About the Role
Our Test Engineers are essential to ensuring only the highest quality software products reach our farmers! They are responsible for developing and executing quality assurance and control processes in line with test plans and test cases to verify that software products conform to defined acceptance criteria and behaviours. Test Engineers are central to the selection of testing methodologies and tools and the sharing of these with the agile teams.
About You
Along with proven experience in end-to-end system testing, including writing test scripts, you'll be an effective communicator with the ability to train others. You'll have a working knowledge of Lean-Agile practices and automated testing tools.
Our ideal candidate will have:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
Relevant tertiary qualification in IT or similar field.
Experience in at least one programming language for writing and executing test automation scripts (Java Script, C#, Python, or Java).
Experience with API testing and tools such as Postman or Ready API.
Experience with test automation using open-source tools/frameworks, including BDD tools for front-end, middleware, or mobile automation (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Appium).
Familiarity with cloud platforms and Dev Ops tools.
Experience with test management tools such as Atlassian, Xray, Test Rail, or similar.
Understanding of SQL with practical experience working with databases.
Skilled in writing and executing both manual and automation test cases.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Certification in QA (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.
experience in performance or security testing is also a plus

To be successful at LIC means you'll thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment and you'll be adaptable to change. You'll also enjoy working within a team of dedicated individuals and be able to deliver a professional approach when working with a wide array of customers.
About Us
At LIC we value the NZ farming industry and are proud of our successful contribution to this sector. We'll do whatever it takes to support our farmers - our customers are key to how we do business. Our vision is to improve prosperity and the productivity of our farmers, and we want great people to join us on our journey.
The Digital Engineering group is responsible for the software development and test functions for our herd management software products and associated back-office systems. The group is also responsible for the Agile practice including scrum mastery, coaching and supporting a Lean-Agile mind-set and best practices across technology.
How to Apply
If you're after a rewarding and social career with people who embrace our company values of Integrity, Innovation, Spirit of Co-Operation, In-tune and Passion, then we would consider ourselves lucky to welcome you on-board.
For more information and to apply, go to our website https://careers.lic.co.nz/home
Job code: 48613
Applications Close: 31 October 2024