Senior API Automation Test Analyst (EL1 Equivalent)
What's in it for you?
12-month contract with a further 12-month extension option
Work on large-scale digital transformation and integration programs supporting Australians
Hybrid working model with flexibility and a minimum of three days per week in the office
Locations available across ACT, NSW, VIC and QLD
Opportunity to drive API automation capability and quality engineering practices across complex ICT environment
Are you a senior API testing specialist looking to influence automation strategy, modern DevOps practices and large-scale digital transformation programs?
The Company
Our client is a large Federal Government organisation delivering nationally significant digital services that improve outcomes for Australians. Working within complex ICT environments, the organisation invests heavily in modern delivery practices, innovation and quality engineering to support critical business services and system integrations.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for two Senior API Automation Test Analysts (EL1 equivalent) to join a multidisciplinary ICT delivery team.
You will provide specialist testing and quality assurance expertise across complex programs and projects, focusing on API, integration and backend services. The role will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive testing approaches, developing automation frameworks and ensuring solutions are secure, reliable and aligned to business and technical requirements.
Security Requirement: Ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level
Responsibilities
Design and execute API,



integration and backend testing strategies, scenarios and test cases
Perform functional, integration, regression, end-to-end and negative testing activities
Develop, maintain and enhance automated API test frameworks and reusable test assets
Validate API requests, responses, authentication, business rules, data structures and error handling
Test RESTful APIs and integration services using contemporary testing tools and methodologies
Analyse technical requirements, API specifications and solution designs to determine testing coverage
Collaborate with developers, architects and technical stakeholders to identify and resolve complex defects
Track, manage and report defects through to successful resolution
Support automated testing integration within CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments
Contribute to test planning, estimation, reporting, risk assessments and quality assurance governance
Analyse testing outcomes and quality metrics to identify trends and emerging risks
Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality engineering practices
What Our Client Requires
Essential Experience
Extensive experience testing APIs,



integration services and backend systems within complex ICT environments
Solid experience designing and implementing automated API testing frameworks
Proven experience testing RESTful APIs including authentication, validation, error handling and integration behaviour
Strong understanding of software testing principles across functional, integration, regression, end-to-end and negative testing
Ability to analyse complex technical requirements and translate them into comprehensive testing strategies
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly Regarded
Experience with Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI or similar API testing technologies
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments
Experience performing API performance, resilience or security testing
Experience delivering within large-scale Australian Government ICT programs
Joining Akkodis as a Consultant
Weekly Pay
Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
Consultant networking events
SME knowledge-sharing sessions
EAP Support Progra
Dedicated Account Management Support Team
About Us
At Akkodis Australia, we engineer a smarter and more sustainable future by solving current, emerging and future challenges across enterprise, government, healthcare and the resources and energy industries. With over 30,000 consultants globally, Akkodis helps organisations accelerate innovation, digital transformation and business performance.
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📌 Senior Api Automation Test Analyst (El1 Equivalent) (Canberra)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Canberra