Automation Engineer

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow

The Automation Engineer provides technical leadership in designing, developing and maintaining high‑quality software and automated testing solutions. This role focuses on building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks across web, API, mobile and performance testing, ensuring software reliability, scalability and compliance with standards. Working closely with developers, Test Automation Leads and cross‑functional teams, the Automation Engineer ensures automation is embedded within CI/CD pipelines and supports continuous delivery in a large and complex environment such as government services.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, executing and maintaining automated test scripts for web, mobile and API applications, while contributing to and improving automation frameworks in line with established standards and best practices. The role involves analysing test results, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with development teams to resolve issues efficiently. The Automation Engineer ensures automated tests are fully integrated into CI/CD pipelines and executed as part of regular builds and releases. They actively participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to system and software design decisions, support integration and deployment activities, and provide technical leadership through code reviews, tool optimisation and continuous improvement, maintaining a strong quality‑first mindset.

• Mobile automation using Appium and WebdriverIO for iOS and Android (native and hybrid apps).
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and Java, with NPM for dependency management.
• Web automation experience using Selenium.
• API automation using REST Assured and SOAP UI.
• Backend and integration validation experience including DB2, MongoDB, Kafka-based messaging, and AEM automation.
• Working knowledge of Android Studio and Xcode for test execution, debugging and troubleshooting.
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks and improving test coverage.
• Solid experience designing, coding, refactoring and maintaining complex automated test solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on and improve methods, tools and standards
• Experience supporting release, deployment and configuration processes in CI/CD environments.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in Agile delivery teams.
• Successful applicants will need to be eligible and willing to apply for an Australian Government Security Clearance

Why join us:

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!

We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer. 

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Other important stuff: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.

Visit our website https://www.ncs.co/en-au/ for more information.

Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks