As a critical member of the Operation Solutions team,
the Principal Tester will lead in the planning, execution and delivery of
testing across multiple areas. This includes supporting major programs,
lifecycle projects, and critical operational activities. This role requires
exceptional technical skills to perform the role of a trusted technical advisor
and a subject matter expert on testing requirements, test planning, test
execution and results management.

This role is also accountable for driving improvements
on the tools and testing processes commonly used by the team, ensuring that
test automation and process improvements continue to evolve.

Position Responsibilities

1. Drive engagement with SMEs and
internal stakeholders to ensure test strategy is aligned with the
implementation of critical power system operation software solutions.
Ensure project and/or software release test plans align with the
requirements of the business with respect to functionality, process,
security, and compatibility.

2. Make sure project and/or software
release test data suites align with the coverage requirements of the test
plans and test strategies.

3. Verify test environments are
configured to allow completion of functional, regression and user
acceptance testing.

4. Ensure project and/or release test
plans are executed, and issues are logged and tracked in a defect
management system. Conduct manual and automation testing of applications
(UI, API, database).

5. Work with Project Managers and
Project Leads to deliver software solutions and work closely with
integration and development teams to make sure project timelines are met
whilst balancing the appropriate levels of test coverage versus risk.

6. Support Production Readiness
activities and material development.

7. SME for ongoing support and
enhancements for the Power Systems.

8.



Active and visible support of
relevant Workplace Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, and Competition
and Consumer Acts.

Education/ Certificates

- Tertiary and/or postgraduate in
engineering, mathematics, science, information technology or a similar
analytical discipline desirable.

- Professional level certification
(ISTQB or similar)

Experience and Knowledge

- Minimum 10 years’ experience in
testing software, including design, execution and defect management.

- Demonstrated technical knowledge and
analytical skills, with experience in a senior testing role.

- Strong understanding of the
principles and practices associated with the testing of information technology
projects.

- Experience in development of test
strategies and plans in IT projects and successful execution of these
plans.

- Experience in leading IT projects and
demonstrated working knowledge on estimating and scheduling.

- Experience engaging with Business
Analysts, Product Owners and Developers to analyse requirements and
understand complex systems.

- Experience
in power system/power market operation or power system planning
preferable.

- An
understanding of the WA Govt's Energy Transformation Strategy (ETS) and
the proposed WEM Reforms preferable.

- Demonstrating excellent understanding
of delivering enterprise applications.

- Experience with developing user
documentation and process maps

- A
high level of proficiency with SQL and testing web based/client-server
applications, APIs and data migration

- Proficiency
with automation tools such Playwright and Postman or similar

- Experience
with test automation preferably C#, and proficiency with source control
tools or similar

- Experience
with test management tools such as Jira and PractiTest.

- Excellent
stakeholder relations capabilities with the ability to form robust,
trusting relationships with key stakeholders.

📌 Technical Test Lead (Perth)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Perth