Job Description

Employment Type PermanentClosing Date 26 Mar 2025 11:59pmJob Title IT TesterJob SummaryWho We AreTelstra is Australiaxe2x80x99s leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, wexe2x80x99re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. Wexe2x80x99ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore.Focus of the Role
As an IT Tester, you thrive on working with your team to execute on the overall Software testing strategy, helping Telstra to simplify our IT systems, strengthen business resilience and ultimately maximise the value we deliver to our customers. You will be engaged to design and optimise testing opportunities within a variety of workstreams and functional areas across the enterprise. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role, as you continue to build your knowledge and expertise in more complex test environments.What We OfferPerformance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child birthsEmployees are entitled to 12 paid holidays per calendar yearEligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar yearRelocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the companyReceive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurancesWhat Youxe2x80x99ll Do

• Build next-level test automation suites for UI, APIs, and backend services that integrate seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive shift-left testing, ensuring bugs are caught before they become production nightmares for all of us.
• Be a test strategist & automation proxe2x80x94optimize frameworks, scale test coverage, and make testing faster and smarter across Telstra.
• Work side-by-side with developers to bake quality into every stage of the software lifecyclexe2x80x94testing isnxe2x80x99t a final step, itxe2x80x99s part of our Telstra journey!
• Work with developers to design for testability and enable faster feedback loops across application and process.
• Analyze test results, provide data-driven insights, and continuously improve automation strategies to developers.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and experimenting with cutting-edge testing tools and techniques and implement which suites Telstraxe2x80x99s quality need.

About You

• 3+ yrs of hands-on experience in automation testing (Java, Playwrite, Selenium, API testing, Appium) and writing test scripts that actually make a difference in cost and performance.
• A problem-solver who loves debugging, troubleshooting, and making things work better, faster, and smarter.
• A Continuous learner, eager to grow and make an impact
• Experience in TDD, BDD, and CI/CD pipelinesxe2x80x94we test early, we test often!
• Passion for mentoring developers, helping them write testable, high-quality code at earlier stage.
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and performance testing (JMeter, Gatling or Locust).
• Familiarity with DevOps, cloud platforms (Azure mostly), and test automation in cloud labs like BrowserStack, Lambda etc.
• Experience working in an Agile setup and collaborating with cross-functional teams empowering developers and other stack holders on test first approach.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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