Senior Automation Analyst

Brief Description: Join Technology team specifically within the Testing Team where you will play a crucial role in shaping our automation strategy. We are a team-oriented group focused on delivering robust and efficient solutions that support Auto General's commitment to quality. Our environment fosters continuous learning and technical excellence providing an opportunity to contribute significantly to our architectural and framework evolution. We value clear communication, problem‑solving and a pragmatic approach to technology.

The role

As a Senior Automation Analyst you will lead the design, development and evolution of our automation frameworks and platforms. This role is central to integrating advanced quality gates into our CI/CD pipelines and ensuring high standards for all software solutions. You will provide technical leadership, mentor team members and drive the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance our automation capabilities. Lead the architectural design and development of scalable automation frameworks and platforms aligning with enterprise standards. Develop and optimise highly reliable UI (e.g. Playwright, Cypress) and API test automation components focusing on maintainability and performance. Architect and implement end‑to‑end automation pipelines within CI/CD platforms (e.g. Bamboo, GitLab, Bitbucket) integrating quality gates. Drive software development excellence in quality automation by establishing and enforcing coding standards, design patterns and architectural principles. Develop advanced monitoring, reporting and analytics solutions for automation metrics, performing root cause analysis for system failures. Provide technical leadership and mentorship fostering continuous learning and adherence to best practices within the team. Research and integrate emerging technologies like AI/ML to optimise automation development workflows. Ensure operational stability and reliability of automation systems, providing expert support and contributing to incident resolution.

What Experience You'll Bring

- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Automation Analyst, Senior Software Developer or Automation Specialist with a track record of building and maintaining robust software solutions.




- Deep understanding of software development principles including data structures, algorithms, object‑oriented design, architectural patterns and clean code practices.
- Expert proficiency in core programming languages such as Java, C#, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript used for developing scalable applications and frameworks.
- Expert‑level proficiency with contemporary UI automation frameworks e.g. Playwright, Cypress. Solid understanding of REST API development and testing principles and tools e.g. Postman. Experience with designing, developing and deploying robust software systems.
- Extensive knowledge of CI/CD platforms and version control systems e.g. Bamboo, Bitbucket, GitLab including experience with build tools e.g. Maven, Gradle, MSBuild and dependency management.
- Proven experience in technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing within a technical team. Demonstrated sound skills in problem‑solving, time and resource management with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills capable of engaging effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders and management.
- A pragmatic solution‑focused mindset with resilience and adaptability. Highly regarded. A degree relating to the Information Technology field from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Experience with both UI automation and API unit testing frameworks e.g. JUnit, NUnit. Practical experience designing and implementing advanced CI/CD pipelines including infrastructure as code.
- Extensive hands‑on experience designing and deploying cloud‑native automation solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, GCP and container orchestration Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture and testing challenges.
- Experience with performance optimisation, load testing and system resilience principles.
- Background in financial services or other regulated industries is highly desired.

Location





Nestled in the heart of Toowong, Auto General's Brisbane office is a short 5‑minute walk from the Toowong train station and multiple bus stops. If you prefer to drive there's plenty of onsite parking, as well as the convenience of public transport and parking. Our Toowong office also boasts end‑of‑trip facilities – a large outdoor space complete with a BBQ and ping‑pong table, collaborative and quiet working spaces, views of the Brisbane River and Mount Coot‑Tha plus onsite retail and restaurants.

The Benefits Of Working At A&G;

- Be rewarded with a competitive salary package, a short‑term incentive bonus program and discounts on your general insurance products.
- Work flexibility – A&G; supports a hybrid working arrangement that helps you find the right balance between working from home and connecting with colleagues in the office.
- Options for leave – access to a variety of leave options including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Grow with us – we provide a range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. Give back – through our partnership with a charity partner you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the community.
- Take care of yourself – subsidised health insurance, free flu shots and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Celebrate the wins – we celebrate success and recognise the achievements of our people.
- Save money with discounts on a range of products and services including novated leases, travel and retail.

About us

Auto General is a leading insurer in Australia. For over 20 years we have been challenging the established insurance market by providing customers with lower premiums backed by excellent service. We're part of the global BHL Group, a world leader in the insurance industry. We are proud to be an employer of choice for over 1,400 people across our Group businesses. Our vision is to be the most recommended insurer in Australia and we're constantly looking for talented people to help us achieve this. Auto General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

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📌 Senior Automation Analyst (Queensland)
🏢 Auto & General Australia
📍 Queensland