Senior Test Engineer

Full job description
Drive testing initiatives and develop capability in a supportive team
Competitive base salary + Bonus + 10% store discount + Other group discounts
Funky Ponsonby office with free parking and hybrid working

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.


If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.


What you’ll do | Hei mahi

This is a unique opportunity within NZ’s largest eCommerce retailer. As our new Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for

The responsibilities of planning, designing, managing, executing, and reporting on both manual and automated testing practices.
Utilizing appropriate tools and techniques while adhering to established process standards and industry-specific regulations.
Guiding and mentoring fellow testers, striving to enhance existing testing processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of quality assurance chapters.
Managing frequent releases, especially in agile environments from initiation to deployment along with complete traceability
Facilitating triage of production issues and ensuring collaboration with relevant squads/teams affected

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

Working in our highly collaborative environment, you’ll be tasked with not only testing but also engaging with a variety of teams-from technical to functional.

To be great in this role, you will need to demonstrate

A strong foundation in testing principles and excellent communication skills.
Experience with any automation tools including Specflow, Playwright, or Selenium.
Proficiency in querying databases using SQL.
Proficiency in performance testing and data driven testing approach (will make you stand out from the crowd!)
Confidently perform API testing using tools like Postman, or Swagger.
A proven ability to manage stakeholders and contribute to practice-level initiatives.

As a Senior Test Engineer you'll bring in:

Practical experience in test automation
Familiarity with Azure DevOps test management
Proficiency in operating and overseeing test automation pipelines within Azure DevOps
Comprehensive understanding of monitoring and observability techniques to derive insights from failures, test coverage, and device coverage
This is a challenging and rewarding role where you will be able to leave your footprint and help us uplift our capabilities as a team. Are you up to the challenge? If so - Apply now!


What you’ll experience | Ngā Huanga

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:


A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.


We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. Read more