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The Opportunity

• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 
• Innovative and collaborative workplace with fantastic flexibility 
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation 

The Applications, Information Management and Support (AIMS) Data Management and Applications (DMA) team within CSIRO IMT develops solutions that support CSIRO’s science and business functions. The team supports bespoke in-house developed enterprise and business unit specific products. The team operates using agile practices and has a policy of continuous review and improvement. Our environment encourages innovation and provides the technology and autonomy to focus on delivery.

CSIRO is seeking to appoint a Senior Functional Test Analyst within the CSIRO IM&T AIMS DMA team to assist in the implementation and support of new and existing data and information management software applications.

The range of testing activities to be undertaken will include functional, regression, system, and integration testing. Plans will need to be prepared to describe, explain and schedule the anticipated testing approach. Test reports are to be produced in tandem with key product releases to advise on the outcomes and recommendations associated with testing activities.

You will contribute to a portfolio of product development, taking responsibility for building the capability of our test analysts. You will contribute to the strategic direction of the Test team and plan of how to drive the team to achieving those goals.

The successful candidate will operate in an agile and highly collaborative environment working in an interdisciplinary team involving other testers, developers, business analysts, infrastructure specialists, data librarians, executive managers and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will need to have the capability to contribute to the delivery of solutions and services in support of CSIRO’s strategic and operational objectives, be able to work under direction as part of a team, as well as demonstrate initiative, leadership and independence.

Your duties will include:

• Undertake test analysis, planning, execution and reporting tasks in support of a range of project activities.
• Working with business areas and technical teams to design, document and execute risk-based testing approaches.
• Coaching others in the effective use of testing techniques and tools.
• Adapt and/or develop original techniques/procedures/equipment/concepts/ideas in support of the DMA and other IMT Test teams.
• Contribute to the DMA’s continuous delivery implementation.
• Provide technical advice that is aligned with overall solution designs, architecture and frameworks.

Location: Australia Wide
Salary: AU $105,806 to AU $114,500 pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term - 24 months contract, 2 Positions available.
Reference: 90752

To be considered you will need:

1. 8+ years’ experience in testing software applications coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent relevant work experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in testing analysis techniques, processes and methodologies including software test tools along with a well-developed understanding of programming languages and constructs;
3. Demonstrated experience conducting functional, integration, and regression testing as a sole testing resource as well as working within a team.
4. Demonstrated experience in leading software product test teams in an Agile-Scrum delivery environment including the use of JIRA (TASKS) and Confluence (WIKI).
5. Demonstrated ability to develop strong professional relationships with business unit leaders and use excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams and multi-disciplinary projects to influence outcomes.
6. Experience testing both front-end and back-end web application systems with
   1. A focus on discovery and access of research data;
   2. high throughput requirements for relational & file-based data processing.
   3. significant data scale/magnitude (i.e., Terabytes, Petabytes).
   4. Integrations and interfaces with external systems e.g., REST web services

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens Only

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the NV1 level.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Monday 10 April 2023, 11:00pm AEST

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed,

Please consider applying as soon as possible.