Senior Test Analyst (TSPV) - ACT, VIC

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.