At a Glance
- Tasks: Validate systems and services through comprehensive testing activities.
- Company: Join Kinexus, a trusted partner in the defence and national security sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, dedicated support, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative culture with regular social events and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Must have TSPV clearance and experience in software testing.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We've partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate, who are seeking TSPV-cleared Senior Test Analysts to determine and carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services.
This will be an initial 12-month contract role with 2 x 12-month extensions, available in either Canberra (ACT) or Melbourne (VIC). Candidates must have a TSPV clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Liaise with key stakeholders to understand business risks and impacts; and to define clear, measurable acceptance criteria for new or enhanced software features.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand system architecture, integrations, constraints, infrastructure, risks and downstream impacts of change.
- Design, maintain and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans and test cases; including regression testing to ensure ongoing system stability and quality.
- Perform system integration testing and user acceptance testing for new features, enhancements and defect fixes.
- Manage defect identification, analysis, logging, prioritisation and verification of fixes through re-testing.
- Ensure full traceability between requirements, acceptance criteria, test scenarios and test cases.
- Select, apply and document appropriate test techniques and methodologies to support effective test coverage.
- Produce and maintain high quality test artefacts; including test plans, report and metrics.
- Ensures acceptance criteria and definition of done are clearly understood, agreed, documented and met.
- Leads and coordinates testing activities by allocating work and resources, setting priorities, developing test strategies and evaluating testing outcomes against business objectives.
Why Kinexus?
- Kinexus has been supplying contractors to Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
- Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
- DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
- Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
- Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
- Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
- We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
- Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
- We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
- We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
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Senior Test Analyst – ACT, VIC in Canberra employer: Kinexus
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