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Job Title


Test Lead


Company : NCS Group Australia


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are NCS Australia! We have brought together Australias best tech talent, working as one to harness technology and advance our communities, to make the extraordinary happen.We''re proud of our rich history of partnering with our clients to develop end to end digital technology solutions to accelerate their transformation and innovation journey. For over 40+ years our diverse global teams have delivered large-scale, mission-critical, multi-platform projects to governments and enterprises.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a senior test resource with experience leading testing on small to medium sized projects. You will have proven yourself delivering testing on cross functional squads or leading small, dedicated testing teams as part of larger projects. You will be able to estimate and plan test activities, be hands on during test design and execution and provide timely, accurate reporting to project steering committee level.The Test Lead will be the senior testing resource on scrum deliveries or will lead test workstream on larger deliveries. This may include both technical, system and systems integration testing or coordinating UAT activities. You will work with the NCS test delivery function and account manager to ensure high quality test delivery for NCS clients. You will ensure that testing activities follow appropriate testing methodologies and contribute to ongoing development and improvement of business performance.QualificationsMinimum 5 years experience in testing, including 2 years leading people or processesExperience using a range of defect tracking toolsExperience conducting testing on a range of systems and technologiesExperience working on large testing projects and multi-vendor environmentsExperience testing in agile and waterfall SDLCsAbility to communicate effectively with business and technical peers and report to stakeholders of various levels of seniorityDescribe STLC and how it is utilised in different SDLCsUndergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalentProfessional Testing qualificationsExperience working with CRM PlatformsFamiliarity using minimum of 2 different test management platformsStrong SQL or API testing skillsUnderstanding of non-functional testing conceptsExperience working with PHI systemsUnderstanding of finance and finance reporting business conceptsAdditional InformationAt 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 dont forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about whats 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 recruitment@au.ncs-i.com.Why join usNCS 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.Work rights and background checksTo 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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr