Hardware / Software Test Engineer (4-Week Contract)

Location: Melbourne CBD ,5 days on Site.

Contract: 4 Weeks

Start: Immediate

Hays Technology is seeking an experienced Hardware / Software Test Engineer for a short-term contract opportunity with a leading technology client. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on testing and is comfortable working directly with physical devices rather than purely web or API-based applications.

You will be responsible for validating software releases, enhancements, and bug fixes on physical hardware, ensuring devices operate reliably and perform as expected in a test environment.

Key Responsibilities
Execute functional, regression, and integration testing on physical devices and machines.
Validate software releases and enhancements deployed to hardware platforms.
Create, execute, and maintain test cases and test scenarios.
Identify, investigate, document, and track defects through to resolution.
Perform hardware and software integration testing.
Verify system behaviour against business and technical requirements.
Collaborate with developers, product teams, and support teams to troubleshoot issues.
Provide detailed test results and quality assessments.

Required Experience




Commercial experience in hardware/software testing environments.
Hands-on testing of physical devices, terminals, kiosks, or machines.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect management.
Experience executing functional, integration, and regression testing.
Ability to troubleshoot issues across hardware and software components.
Comfortable working within a lab, testing facility, or device-based environment.

Highly Regarded Backgrounds
Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs)
Gaming technology companies such as Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, Ainsworth, IGT, or similar
Kiosk testing environments
POS and EFTPOS systems
ATM systems
Ticketing machines
Retail, payments, or device-based technology platforms
Other hardware/software integrated environments

What's on Offer
Immediate start.
4-week contract chance.
Hands-on testing role within a team-oriented team.
Opportunity to work on creative device-based technology solutions.

If you have a strong hardware/software testing background and enjoy working directly with physical devices, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Hays Technology for a confidential discussion. Applicants must be in Melbourne with full working rights.

📌 Hardware Test Engineer Melbourne
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne