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At Jacobs, we're solving some of the world's most complex challenges through innovative technology, digital solutions and collaborative problem-solving. As we continue to support critical projects and programs across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for an experienced Senior Software QA Consultant to join our Perth-based team.

This opportunity is being offered on an initial part-time 12 month contract (20 Hours per week), with potential for extension and/or transition to a permanent position based on project requirements and performance. You'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of software solutions that support our clients and internal project teams, while helping drive continuous improvement across testing practices and delivery outcomes.

This position is ideal for an experienced quality assurance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside software developers, product managers, UX professionals and digital specialists to deliver high-quality solutions, while influencing testing strategies, quality standards and best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and execution of comprehensive quality assurance strategies across web, mobile and backend applications

• Develop, implement and maintain both manual and automated testing approaches to support reliable and scalable software delivery

• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, designers and project stakeholders to define requirements, acceptance criteria and release priorities

• Drive quality outcomes throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring products meet functional, performance, reliability and security expectations

• Lead defect management activities, including triage, root cause analysis and resolution tracking

• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, including defect trends, test coverage,



automation effectiveness and overall product health

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best-practice testing methodologies to enhance delivery outcomes

• Support testing governance, quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and programs

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to QA practitioners and project teams

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Jacobs to deliver successful project outcomes for clients throughout Australia, New Zealand and the broader region

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience

• Significant experience in software quality assurance, testing and quality management within complex project environments

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test strategies across web, mobile and backend platforms

• Strong understanding of manual and automated testing methodologies, tools and best practices

• Experience managing defect lifecycles, performing root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with software developers, product managers, business stakeholders and multidisciplinary delivery teams

• Experience defining, tracking and reporting on quality metrics and key performance indicators

• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within project timeframes and budgets

• Strong interpersonal skills, resilience and a proactive, solution-focused mindset

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have current Australian working rights. Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold unrestricted work rights in Australia, including Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens with the right to work in Australia.

📌 Senior Software QA Consultant (Perth)
🏢 Jacobs Group (Australia
📍 Perth