Test Engineer | Wellington City

Job Description

• Have you completed any testing in Azure APIM?
• Do you have strong automated testing experience?
• Do you have an interest in APIs and information sharing capabilities?
• Have you used GITHUB with Co-pilot and Advanced Security?
• Are you a flexible thinker and solution-focused?

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

As a Test Engineer in the Te Wheke team, you will be responsible for the test planning, design, and execution of testing for products, services, and projects. The Test Engineer will work closely with Test Managers, Technical Product Leads, and Business Managers to ensure that effective and efficient acceptance testing occurs to provide business stakeholders with confidence in the delivered solution. You will be responsible for validating APIs created as part of our transition from an Oracle SOA implementation to Azure API Management (APIM) ensuring seamless integration and high-quality API performance.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will be able to communicate effectively, have good attention to detail, the ability to learn rapidly and be focussed on delivering high quality outcomes to our customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in API testing, preferably with Azure APIM and Oracle SOA.
• Proficiency in using testing tools such as Postman, GITHUB and Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of API protocols (REST, SOAP) and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Preferred Skills you will need to succeed:

• Experience across both automated and manual testing frameworks.
• Extensive understanding of a wide range of testing methods and processes covering; regression testing, UAT, smoke testing, system testing, performance testing, functional testing, and unit testing.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with the role automation plays in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with configuring and using CI/CD solutions (e.g. Azure DevOps, GIT Hub Actions).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a demonstrated approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in testing at data, systems, and UI levels.
• Prior experience with Postman, SoapUI tools.

You will also have:

• 5 years' experience as a Tester creating test plans, test scripting and test execution.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile frameworks.
• Some technical skills such as test automation. 

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to be part of team that implements a new core capability that will help to transform information sharing services in the Justice Sector.
• Family friendly & supportive work environment.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

This is an exciting time to join the Digital team here at the Ministry. Our newly established operating model is truly customer centric and service-based and driven by the need for continuous improvement throughout the service lifecycle.

We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where you can bring the best of you to the job.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $86,455 and $120,357 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Monday 7 October 2024; however, we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz