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
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
Robust 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.
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📌 Automation Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 PRA
📍 Melbourne