Senior Test Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga - The Role

We're excited to welcome a Senior Test Engineer to our team on a 12-month fixed term basis, who will play a vital role in elevating the quality of our systems-including cloud services, on-premises deployments, mobile applications, and embedded devices. We need someone comfortable with jumping in and being hands on but also someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and leaving things better than they found them. This is a collaborative position where you'll be close to the code, the systems and the people building them.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining automated tests across cloud, mobile, and embedded platforms
• Working closely with developers and product teams to catch issues early and continuously improve improve quality.
• Improving our CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure
• Helping shape how we approach test automation and quality engineering as a team, including sharing experience through code reviews, pairing, mentoring, and technical discussions as well as evolving existing test frameworks.
• Automated Test framework design & implementation, as well as investigation and evaluation of design and test processes, test tools, - equipment and third-party components. As well as test planning and coordination.

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• At least 5 years' experience in test automation for complex systems as well as good foundational understanding of manual testing.
• Strong Python skills
• Hands-on experience with GitLab pipelines and runners
• Practical experience with:
  • Test automation for embedded Linux systems
  • Test automation for AOSP
  • Linux-based environments
  • The Behave testing framework (BDD)
• Experience working with Docker
• A mindset focused on learning, teaching, and continuous improvement clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to work

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

We are committed to supporting people to build rewarding careers. By joining Tait, you'll be part of a team that connects with our values: Commitment to Listen, Courage to Act, and Integrity to Deliver. We invest in our people, fostering both individual and team growth within a high-performance culture.

• We prioritize your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment with modern office facilities, free onsite parking, a gym, and a café.
• We recognize your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club.

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For over 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers worldwide. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices spanning the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll become part of a team with deep expertise, genuine care for their work, and a commitment to helping each other grow.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you like working across different technologies, enjoy improving how teams test and ship software, and want your experience to have a visible impact, we'd like to hear from you. Submit your application with a CV and cover letter.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you request its removal.

Applications will close in 2 weeks' time.

For more information about Tait Communications, our products, and solutions, visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com.