Job Description
Join a leading technology innovator in the defence and national security sector, delivering complex digital solutions across some of Australia's most critical government programs.
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This is an opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, technically challenging systems. You will be responsible for validating software quality, identifying and resolving defects, and ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
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The Role You will work closely with software engineers, technical specialists and customer stakeholders to plan, execute and improve testing across secure environments.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Developing test strategies, plans, scripts, cases and supporting documentation
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Executing functional, integration, system and regression testing
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Investigating, reproducing and documenting software defects
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Communicating technical issues clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders
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Testing systems hosted across internal and external environments
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Using product knowledge to conduct investigative and exploratory testing
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Adapting test approaches to suit different stages of the delivery lifecycle
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Contributing to technical discussions, engineering practices and continuous improvement
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Supporting the deployment and integration of bespoke and commercial software components
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Join a leading technology innovator in the defence and national security sector, delivering complex digital solutions across some of Australia's most critical government programs.
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This is an chance for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale,



technically challenging systems. You will be responsible for validating software quality, identifying and resolving defects, and ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
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The Role You will work closely with software engineers, technical specialists and customer stakeholders to plan, execute and improve testing across secure environments.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Developing test strategies, plans, scripts, cases and supporting documentation
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Executing functional, integration, system and regression testing
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Investigating, reproducing and documenting software defects
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Communicating technical issues clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders
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Testing systems hosted across internal and external environments
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Using product knowledge to conduct investigative and exploratory testing
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Adapting test approaches to suit different stages of the delivery lifecycle
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Contributing to technical discussions, engineering practices and continuous improvement
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Supporting the deployment and integration of bespoke and commercial software components
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About You
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You will bring at least three years' experience in software testing, systems integration or a related engineering environment.
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You will ideally have:
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Experience translating functional and non-functional requirements into effective test cases
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Strong experience writing test plans, test cases and test reports
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Experience across functional, integration, system and regression testing
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Experience working in secure or restricted environments with limited tooling
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Knowledge of CI/CD practices and modern software delivery processes
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Experience using defect and test management tools
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Strong Linux experience, preferably within RHEL environments
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Hands-on experience with networking tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump
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Experience deploying, integrating or supporting systems involving bespoke and COTS components
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Experience with scripting, object-oriented programming, test automation frameworks or Cross Domain Solutions will be highly regarded.
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You do not need to meet every listed requirement. Candidates with strong core testing experience and a willingness to develop in additional areas are encouraged to apply.
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Why Join?
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You will be joining a global defence technology organisation delivering highly impactful work across digital intelligence, cyber and secure systems.
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The organisation offers:
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Technically complex and meaningful project work
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Exposure to critical national security programs
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A structured career development pathway
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Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineering and cyber specialists
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A strong culture of learning, innovation and professional growth
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A competitive remuneration package
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Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must hold an active TSPV security clearance and be available to work onsite five days per week.
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📌 Software Test Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Anson McCade
📍 Canberra