Overview
Our client is currently seeking an experienced Test Lead - Azure Cloud and Automation Engineer/Architect to join an ongoing project delivering operational capabilities to clients. The successful candidate will work with the projects current Solutions Architect to drive and deliver an expansion of services to the Azure platform, as well as work within the current AWS platform providing Automation capabilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving innovation, ideating and facilitating the implementation of the system design, meeting our customer requirements withing the Azure domain.
Responsibilities
- 5+ years as an Azure Cloud and Automation Engineer/Architect
- Experience working in a highly secure domain
- Minimum NV1 preferable NV2 security clearance
- Experienced in driving implementation and delivery of projects.
- Strong Experienced in Automation ie Ansible and GIT
- Designing and developing test automation scripts
- Review functional and technical requirements, perform research and analysis of test data as required for test examination to ensure products are fully usable and acceptable for release
- Using test automation guidelines
- Researching issues in software through testing
- Collaborating with Developers to develop solutions
- Supporting and guiding developers as part of Test Driven Development approach
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Testing matters
- Participates in the E2E design, development, integration and testing of platforms and services
- Conduct backlog refinement and task estimation
Essential Experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing test automation scripts
- Ability to solve complex technical problems
- NV1 with the ability to pass additional security assessments
- Strong Experienced in Automation ie Ansible and GIT
Desirable Experience
- Experience delivering testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline following a DevSecOps approach
- Experience with GIT or equivalent code management tools
- Working in Agile teams
- Experience in Government Secure Environments
- Working with network monitoring and security monitoring platforms
- Experience testing infrastructure as code
- Working in a project environment – below the line
Desirable Qualities
- Able to build strong rapport with team members and genuinely care about their success
- Proven ability to work to a project schedule and achieve successful client-focused outcomes
- Strong communication abilities and able to communicate with clients autonomously
- Security-first mindset
- Positive attitude towards change, continuous improvement and incrementally helping others.
- Excellent written skills in English
- Desire to continue their own learning journey
Location and Contract Term
This role is based in Canberra with an estimated start date as soon as possible for 12 months with extensions possible.
Security Requirements
Applicants must be Australian Citizens who hold NV1 security clearance currently.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Applications close Thursday 2 June at 5pm. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Call Connie Bellam on 0480 002 453 for any further information.
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Whizdom Recruitment
Established in Canberra in 2006, Whizdom started as a specialist ICT recruitment firm providing contractors and permanent placements to government and private clients nationally. The word Whizdom came about by being primarily focused on assisting computer whizzers into work and careers, and secondly a play on the word wisdom which reflects our strong commitment to our candidates and clients in providing reliable, independent advice.
We pride ourselves on educating Contractors and workers in best practice, compliance and advancement in their careers while providing our clients with valuable insights into labour markets and staffing trends to assist them in planning resources for current and future objectives. Today we are far more than a technology provider, we have expanded into other professional staffing markets and want to be at the forefront of emerging skills.
We promote a family-first culture and provide flexible working conditions for our employees through our work from anywhere policy. We ensure all our workers are valued and supported through their engagements by providing a dedicated Candidate Care Manager to help support Account Managers.