Are you an experienced Test Analyst with a passion for quality assurance, automation, and modern enterprise applications? We are seeking a skilled Functional Automation Test Analyst to join a major government digital transformation program delivering cutting-edge business solutions using Microsoft technologies.

Are you an experienced Test Analyst with a passion for quality assurance, automation, and modern enterprise applications? We are seeking a skilled Functional Automation Test Analyst to join a major government digital transformation program delivering innovative business solutions using Microsoft technologies.

12-Month Contract + Extension Options

Baseline clearance required

APS5 equivalent

Location: Canberra, ACT

The Company Our client is a large Federal Government organisation leading significant digital transformation initiatives. The organisation is committed to delivering modern, user-focused business solutions and is investing heavily in contemporary testing practices, automation frameworks, and DevOps capabilities to support high-quality outcomes.

The Role As a Functional Automation Test Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering both manual and automated testing activities across enterprise applications and digital platforms. Working within a mature testing practice, you will support the testing of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Pages, and Dataverse-based applications.

You will play a key role in ensuring business systems are reliable, scalable, and fit for purpose through comprehensive testing strategies, automated regression testing, and integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, execute,



and maintain manual and automated test cases

Perform functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing

Develop and maintain automated UI and API test suites

Support testing of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions

Analyse requirements and create effective test scenarios and test plans

Manage defects and work collaboratively with delivery teams to resolve issues

Integrate automated testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Validate end-to-end business processes and enterprise application workflows

Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks, processes, and methodologies

Collaborate within Agile multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes

Requirements

Demonstrated experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform applications, including Power Apps, Power Pages, and Dataverse

Strong experience across UI, functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing

Proven hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, EasyRepro, or similar

Experience with API and integration testing using tools such as Postman, Newman, REST Assured, or Playwright API testing

Experience integrating automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines





Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps, VS Code, source control, defect management, and test reporting tools

Solid understanding of SDLC principles and Agile delivery methodologies

Ability to quickly learn new technologies, applications, and business processes

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively

Desirable

ISTQB Automation Certification or similar certification

Experience supporting Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Power Platform, and Power BI environments

Experience with Jira or similar test and defect management platforms

Federal Government project experience highly regarded

If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to

Anne Agre

on

0419 676 ***

or

***email_hidden*** .

Joining Akkodis as a Consultant

Weekly pay

No payrolling processing fees

Upskilling opportunities and training discounts

Consultant gathering events

Akkodis SME meetups and information sessions

EAP support program

Dedicated account management support team

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📌 Automation Test Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Canberra