Senior Automation Consultant, Auckland
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Theta

Senior Automation Consultant

  • Posted Today
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

We are a highly regarded, New Zealand owned technology company. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment and we value and respect inclusivity and diversity.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are seeking a Senior Automation Consultant to join our team in Auckland. In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate with customers to understand business and testing requirements.
  • Leverage your automation expertise to design, implement, and maintain testing solutions.
  • Work closely with consultants and share your knowledge with junior team members.


Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

Technical skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in functional testing, test design, test management, defect tracking, and requirement traceability for web applications, mobile, and APIs.
  • 5+ years of experience in test automation using tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, Easy Repro, Selenium, JMeter, Cypress, or similar.
  • Relevant certifications/qualifications in testing and automation.
  • A strong understanding of application architecture (standalone & multitier).
  • Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Java, C#).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines preferably using Azure DevOps.
  • Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray, Azure DevOps).
  • Relevant experience in performance testing using tools such as Jmeter will be a bonus.


Soft Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Professional in customer-facing roles
  • Exceptional customer service and attention to detail
  • Solid decision-making skills


About us | Mō mātou

We have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy. We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of circa 300 skilled professionals. Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Working with clients in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes. Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Our values are:

  • Our people are our greatest asset.
  • We conduct business ethically.
  • Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth.
  • We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance.
  • Excellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise – or more!
  • We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities
  • We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it!


Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta

Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers. We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment.

Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life!

We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:

  • Professional growth and learning opportunities
  • A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Hybrid working model minimum 2 days in the office/client-site for face-to-face collaboration as required)
  • Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
  • Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
  • Enhanced parental leave payment – salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive
  • Volunteer days
  • Internal Referral Incentive
  • Staff Assistance Programme
  • Annual Flu injections
  • Sick leave from your first day on board
  • Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
  • Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices.
  • We are also an accredited employer with INZ


Please note:

  • Successful applicants will need to consent to a Ministry of Justice check.
  • We are only accepting applications from those already residing in New Zealand with a relevant visa.

Hard Skills Required

  • Test Automation
  • Functional Testing
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Scripting (Java, C#)
  • Performance Testing

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits and Perks

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    Fully Paid Jury Service
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    Work from Home
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    Inclusive Workspace
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    Health Insurance
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    Work-Life Balance Support
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    Mental Health Workshops
  • 📈
    Professional Development
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    Visa Sponsorship
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    Competitive Salary
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
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    Company Supplied Technology
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    Computer Assistance
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    Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • 🍺
    Free Drinks
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    Flexible Work
  • 🍇
    Fruit Box

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