Job Summary
DWS is seeking an experienced
Mobile Automation Test Manager
to lead testing and quality engineering initiatives across customer-facing mobile and digital platforms.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced automation professional who can define and execute enterprise-wide test automation strategies while driving quality outcomes across iOS, Android, and web applications. You'll play a key role in shaping automation-first practices, building scalable frameworks, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex digital environments.
Working within a large-scale enterprise program, you'll provide technical leadership across mobile automation, influence testing strategy, and help drive continuous improvement in quality engineering practices.
Where: Sydney
Type:
ACN or Max Term
Start:
ASAP
Length:
Initial 9-month engagement
Style:
Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite
Salary:
Up to $760/day (ACN) or up to $180K package (Max Term)
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
Lead and mentor automation testing teams across multiple projects.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks across mobile and web platforms.
Establish quality assurance standards, processes, and best practices.
Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Project Managers to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
Review test plans, test cases, automation scripts, and execution outcomes.
Track and report testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and defects to stakeholders.
Drive continuous integration and continuous testing practices within DevOps pipelines.
Manage test environments, test data, and automation toolsets.
Support release planning, production deployments, and defect management activities.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation optimisation.




Champion automation-first quality engineering practices across delivery teams.
Required Technical Skills
Solid hands-on experience delivering automated testing solutions for
mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms
.
Expert-level experience with
WebdriverIO and Appium
for mobile automation.
Strong hands-on experience with
Playwright and Selenium
for web application automation.
Experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using
JavaScript and/or TypeScript
.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles.
Experience testing customer-facing digital products, mobile applications, and self-service platforms.
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps environments.
Experience with GitHub and source control practices.
Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools.
Preferred Experience
CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar.
API automation using Postman or Apidog.
Device farm platforms including BrowserStack, LambdaTest, or TestMu.
Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
Experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or other highly regulated environments.
Exposure to cloud-based environments and modern DevOps practices.
Performance and accessibility testing experience.
Experience working within large enterprise transformation programmes.
Candidate Profile




We are particularly interested in professionals who have successfully led
mobile automation initiatives
, driven automation adoption across engineering teams, and can balance hands-on technical delivery with strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.
You will:
Possess a strong quality engineering mindset.
Be capable of operating independently and driving automation initiatives.
Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Be comfortable working in complex enterprise environments.
Have experience influencing testing strategy and automation adoption.
Be able to advocate for automation-first approaches and quality engineering best practices.
Bring a collaborative, adaptable, and delivery-focused mindset.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail while maintaining a pragmatic approach.
Be committed to mentoring team members and fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
About Us
Since ****, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights. DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.
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📌 Mobile Test Automation Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 DWS
📍 New South Wales