Join a dynamic, agile team where energy meets innovation! Drive the future of API automation using in our new integration platform.
Be the champion behind the scenes - design, optimise, and spearhead automation infrastructure with a focus on security and performance.
Embrace continuous learning in an environment that supports experimentation.
Influence and shape the next-generation automation techniques.
Contribute to the delivery of high-quality services across Waka Kotahi.
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington.
Come and join our high performing team that takes pride in sharing knowledge and delivering project outcomes!
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Charged with ensuring the delivery of quality software within engineering teams, and with driving forward test automation within their immediate team.
You will be part of a high performing agile and cross-functional product team, where the delivery of quality software is the teams primary goal.
You will not only deeply care what and why you deliver features, but also take intense pride in how.
We are looking for an excellent collaborator who is accurate, confident, and tenacious.
If you are keen to expand your already excellent technical and testing knowledge, in return you'll have the opportunity to work in a friendly and vibrant environment alongside other people who share your passion.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Languages & Technologies:
Proficiency in Python to craft reliable, efficient automation scripts.
Solid understanding of SQL for backend data verification and manipulation.
Familiarity with YAML for streamlined test configuration, setting up dynamic test data and maintaining consistent environment setups across testing phases.
Automation & Testing:
Demonstrated experience in API test automation maintaining our APIs are robust and perform at their peak.
Hands-on experience with contract testing using tools like Pact, safeguarding microservices' interactions.
Expertise in creating and maintaining automation frameworks that cater to the evolving needs of the product.
Skillset in optimising automation infrastructure to maximize performance and throughput.
Proven track record in embedding compliance to security standards within automation processes.
CI/CD & Infrastructure:
Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for seamless test integration.
Knowledge about the finer points of microservices.
Their design, deployment, and monitoring.
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people.
The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa.
Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years’ time.
Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions.
We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.
Along with our other we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.
You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Please find a copy of the Position Description:
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
31 October 2023