Test Automation Engineer

Recruit IT ·www.recruitit.co.nz

Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Work type Hybrid
Salary NZD 100,000 - 140,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
QA & Testing
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  • Global Company where you can influence and contribute to the test automation design at an enterprise scale
  • Hybrid Setup + Free Parking + Subsidised Lunches
  • South Auckland Location

About the Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Test Automation Engineer who wants to do more than maintain scripts. You will design, build and evolve automation frameworks that support critical enterprise platforms and large scale integration initiatives.

You will join a high performing, collaborative delivery team where quality engineering is genuinely valued. This role combines hands on automation, advanced API validation, performance testing, and integration into modern DevOps pipelines.

If you are someone who enjoys building robust frameworks from the ground up, influencing best practice, and working across complex systems, this role will give you both impact and autonomy.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Design and implement scalable automation frameworks using Selenium and Java
  • Architect and maintain structured, reusable automation test suites
  • API testing using REST Assured with strong understanding of API behaviours
  • Develop BDD test cases using Cucumber or similar tools
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines across GitHub Actions, Jenkins or Azure DevOps
What We Are Looking For
  • Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium and Java
  • Strong Java capability and deep understanding of automation architecture
  • Advanced API testing experience and automation of API test suites
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools and embedding automation into DevOps pipelines
  • Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript
  • Confidence working in complex enterprise environments
Highly Regarded Skills
  • Mobile automation using Appium
  • Experience leveraging AI within testing and QA practices
  • Playwright and TypeScript testing experience
The Type of Person Who Will Thrive
  • Proactive and solutions focused
  • Comfortable in fast paced delivery environments
  • Clear communicator with both technical and non technical stakeholders
  • Passionate about raising engineering standards and mentoring others
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Test Automation Engineer who takes pride in building scalable, high quality automation solutions, apply now and we will be in touch.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Test Automation Engineer role?
Recruit IT is hiring for the Test Automation Engineer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Test Automation Engineer job located?
The Test Automation Engineer role with Recruit IT is based in Auckland, NZ. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Test Automation Engineer role remote?
Yes — the Test Automation Engineer position at Recruit IT is hybrid. Candidates based in NZ are preferred.
What does the Test Automation Engineer role pay?
Recruit IT lists the Test Automation Engineer role at NZD 100,000–140,000 per year.
Is the Test Automation Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Recruit IT.
What experience level is the Test Automation Engineer role?
The Test Automation Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Test Automation Engineer role at Recruit IT?
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