Application Integration Tester

Open for only Canberra location.

An Application Integration Tester in the defense sector plays a critical role in ensuring that various software applications and systems within a defense environment work together seamlessly. This role involves specialized responsibilities due to the unique and often stringent requirements of defense projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, products, and services to meet organizational standards and end-user requirements.
• Create test cases and procedures, providing insights into software test timing and approaches.
• Conduct walkthroughs of test cases/scripts with Test Managers, Requirements Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
• Write test cases and scripts, identifying test data requirements for various scenarios.
• Analyze Operational Concepts and Functional Requirements to assist in developing testing scenarios and use cases, aiming for realistic test outcomes.
• Prepare and submit detailed test and integration reports, describing application testing outcomes and helping developers address defects.
• Report on any defects identified at the integration level, suggesting necessary changes to applications.
• Communicate status of activities, identified risks, and task completion to the Technical Lead/Product Line Lead, ensuring information flows upward through the chain of command.
• Support the Warfighting Applications Product Line Manager by providing timely advice on schedule and risks associated with Application T&E activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience as part of a Test and Evaluation team, with a strong emphasis on ADF C2 application testing and usage.
• Proficiency with Test and Evaluation tools, frameworks, and implementation techniques.
• Military-based experience within the ADF, particularly with C2 System applications such as BMS, GCCS, TBMCS JADOCS, C2Chat, and server/client communication applications. This includes updating and maintaining as-built systems, server configurations, connectivity drawings, diagrams, and documentation, as well as automating, supporting, and testing multi-vendor geographically dispersed solutions.
• Proven experience in software testing as part of a Dev/Sec/Ops delivery pipeline, including test automation, continuous testing, and version control.
• Familiarity with testing in environments with varying security levels, caveats, and controls.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience in presenting and engaging with stakeholders, projects, and business areas.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and design documents to create detailed test cases and scripts.
• NV1 or NV2 Security Clearance is mandatory to have.

Desirable Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of system and software testing throughout the lifecycle, including integration and testing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working with application development, testing, integration, and troubleshooting in complex Defence projects or similar environments.
• Experience working in highly secure environments.
• Familiarity with the implementation, assessment, and testing of capabilities within a Software Defined Data Centre model.
• Understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
• Demonstrated experience with secure development, coding, testing, and engineering practices in line with Dev/Sec/Ops requirements.

Benefits

• Supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Professional Team Environment
• Flexible working Environment

Job Reference # 266485

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Aditi Yadav on 02 9464 5530 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.