Reporting to the Head of Product Development, you will take ownership of software testing and test automation for the organisation's core enterprise planning product.
The role combines hands‐on functional testing, regression testing and release testing with responsibility for building a more automated, repeatable QA approach.
Working within an IBM Planning Analytics environment, you will develop a deep understanding of product behaviour, configurations, calculations, workflows and data dependencies.ResponsibilitiesOwn functional, regression and release testing across product changes and software releasesDesign and build automated regression testing to improve coverage and reduce manual effortAssess and select suitable test automation frameworks, test‐management tools and supporting QA technologiesDevelop and maintain automation scripts and repeatable test scenarios across data‐intensive product functionalityReview IBM Planning Analytics updates and identify areas requiring regression or compatibility testingInvestigate defects, edge cases, data issues and configuration‐specific system behaviourImprove test data, test environments and testing processes to strengthen product assuranceProvide clear, evidence‐based reporting on defects, quality risks and release readinessPartner with product development stakeholders to embed effective QA and automation practicesExplore AI‐assisted testing techniques that improve analysis, coverage and testing efficiencyCandidate ProfileYou have independently owned software product testing from change through to release and bring strong capability across functional testing, regression testing, release testing and test automation.
Experience testing financial planning, EPM,



ERP or another data‐intensive business application is essential, along with enough understanding of budgeting, forecasting and planning to validate calculations, workflows, data and permissions.
You also bring proven scripting and automation capability and can build or extend automated test coverage.You are analytical and comfortable challenging software beyond expected user paths, identifying edge cases, configuration issues and unexpected system behaviour.
You communicate defects and quality risks clearly, work constructively with developers and technical stakeholders, and can provide credible release‐readiness advice.
Importantly, you can balance solid quality standards with practical delivery and introduce greater QA discipline without creating unnecessary process.Experience with IBM Planning Analytics/TM1, Anaplan, Pigment or another EPM platform would be highly regarded.
Exposure to Python, Jira, GitHub, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, Tricentis Tosca, Xray, Zephyr or comparable automation and test‐management tools is beneficial, as is practical experience with AI‐assisted testing.
A relevant technology degree or testing certification is also desirable.Company, Culture & BenefitsThis enterprise software organisation develops sophisticated planning and reporting products within a collaborative, technically capable environment.
The culture encourages experimentation, constructive challenge and practical improvement, giving you genuine scope to shape test automation and QA while working directly with product and technical leadership.Flexible hybrid working across Australia, with Australia's East Coast location preferredOwn and build the test automation and QA capabilityWork with IBM Planning Analytics, modern testing tools and AI‐assisted testing practices
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