Test Analyst – Agile Delivery (PHP / Windows Stack)

A large-scale national digital transformation program is seeking an experienced Test Analyst to support a multi-phase software delivery initiative. This role will focus on quality assurance across all stages of the project lifecycle — from unit testing through to user acceptance and regression testing — in a Windows–Apache–PHP environment, leveraging a proprietary non-relational database.

This is a full-time or contract opportunity open to candidates based in Melbourne or Canberra, with mostly remote work and occasional travel to major cities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on technical specifications, functional requirements, and user stories.
• Collaborate with developers to improve unit test coverage and align testing with acceptance criteria.
• Build and maintain automated regression tests tailored to the Windows–Apache–PHP stack.
• Conduct system integration testing (SIT) to validate internal and external component interactions.
• Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including preparation of test data, scheduling cycles, and managing defect triage.
• Participate in test case walkthroughs with developers, business analysts, and product owners to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Use Azure DevOps (or equivalent) for test planning, defect tracking, and results reporting.
• Document test outcomes, create traceability matrices, and contribute to go-live assessments.
• Support performance, usability, and security testing efforts where required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software testing roles, preferably within Agile delivery teams.
• Proven skills in unit, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
• Hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated tests (e.g., Selenium, PHPUnit).
• Technical proficiency with Windows OS, Apache Server, PHP, and non-relational databases.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar application lifecycle management (ALM) tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile and SDLC best practices.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with PHP testing frameworks such as PHPUnit, Codeception, or Behat.
• Exposure to IRAP-compliant environments or other regulated testing standards.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation tools.
• Understanding of querying non-relational or proprietary databases.
• Ability to contribute to testing strategies and continuously improve QA processes.

What’s on Offer

• Work on a high-impact national digital transformation initiative.
• Join a collaborative Agile delivery team with diverse technical capabilities.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions and a results-driven team culture.
• Contribute to a system that supports public sector innovation and regulation.