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

Strong 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

Robust 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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 PRA
📍 Port Phillip City