Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Rate:$750–$800 per day
Location: Melbourne – Hybrid
Contract: 6 months

We’re looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a high-performing technology team on an initial 6-month contract. You’ll help uplift automation, improve quality and support faster software delivery across web, mobile and API platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and uplift test automation frameworks
• Develop automated API, web and mobile tests
• Work with developers and QA teams on an automation-first approach
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Investigate and resolve flaky and unstable tests
• Conduct code reviews and maintain automation standards
• Identify opportunities to increase automation and reduce manual effort
• Support test environments, including Docker and cloud platforms
• Identify and manage testing risks and defects
• Coach and support QA team members on automation best practice

Key Requirements

• Strong experience building or uplifting automation frameworks
• Hands-on Playwright or Cypress with TypeScript
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills
• API automation experience with tools such as SuperTest, Jest, Mocha, Chai or Cucumber
• Web/mobile automation experience using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebDriver, Appium or Detox
• Experience with Node.js and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Understanding of TDD, coding best practices and Agile delivery
• Exposure to AWS and Docker is advantageous
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable coaching others and challenging existing ways of working

Wagering or high-volume digital experience is desirable but not essential.