QA Test Engineer

Do you enjoy improving quality and driving automation strategies in complex technology environments?

Would you like to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products and data solutions?

About the Role

This role partners with development and cross-functional teams to design, plan, and execute testing strategies that ensure the delivery of high-quality software products and data. You will apply automation and performance testing approaches to support reliable, scalable, and efficient product outcomes. The position focuses on driving quality practices across the development lifecycle and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Innovating process improvements that enable efficient delivery and maintenance with consistent direction
• Researching available tools and leading or participating in initiatives to identify and implement solutions that enhance testing capabilities and product quality
• Developing and executing automated and performance testing for assigned projects to support successful, consistent delivery
• Interacting with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to plan testing and ensure products meet requirements and quality standards
• Reporting issues and results, identifying root causes, and documenting findings
• Ensuring that testing addresses agreed requirements with stakeholders
• Conducting project reviews, defining review criteria, and implementing procedures for quality control of deliverables
• Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices

Requirements

• Demonstrated ownership for overall product quality and ability to drive quality practices across development and testing activities
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, software development lifecycle, and process improvement practices
• Ability to define test strategies and design comprehensive test scenarios including functional, integration, and edge cases
• Programming experience in Java and ability to design and maintain automation solutions
• Experience testing microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-based applications (AWS)
• Experience working with event-driven systems using Kafka or similar platforms and with complex data formats such as Parquet, XML, JSON, and large datasets
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration, schema validation approaches, and observability tools such as New Relic
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and root cause analysis skills with a focus on continuous improvement

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You 

We understand that your well-being and happiness are essential to a successful career. Here are some benefits we offer: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance. 

Enhanced Health Insurance Options. 

Group Life Insurance. 

Group Accident Insurance. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. 

Employee Assistance Program. 

Medical Screening.  

Long-Service Awards. 

Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays. 

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.