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Visa • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Tester (12-month fixed-term contract), embedded with a banking client in Wellington.
Stack/tools: Javascript/Typescript, Playwright, Java; API testing tools (RestAssured, Cypress); frontend/backend/mobile/integ testing; CI/CD; modern observability patterns; DevOps practices.
Lead test strategy and test architecture across systems/teams; shape automation approaches and embed quality into delivery.
Design/implement robust automation frameworks and tooling; conduct API, end-to-end integration, performance testing; drive shift-left testing and defect management.
Mentor, coach, and collaborate across disciplines; promote continuous improvement and DevOps practices; ensure quality aligned with Definition of Done.
7+ years quality engineering/automation experience.
Designing test strategies/frameworks for backend, frontend, mobile, or performance.
Proficiency in Javascript/Typescript, Playwright, and Java.
Experience with RestAssured/Cypress; API testing, CI/CD, performance testing; shift-left and observability.
Prior DevOps practice experience; ability to influence through thought leadership.
Experience with end-to-end integration testing and test management.
Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
Location & work type: Wellington CBD, New Zealand; hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office per week).
Company Description As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable, and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analogue to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers. You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays. Job Description Team Summary
Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific (AUNZSP) is Visa's advisory division, working with Visa's clients on a broad range of key business initiatives including strategy, operational optimisation, customer engagement and overall business profitability.
VCA is made up of three services lines - Advisory, Data Science and Implementation Services, the latter being the execution arm of VCA. Our Implementation Services squads are embedded on client sites leading long-term engagements and delivering value primarily through implementation and execution services. We deliver objectives from a shared value agenda but are also closely connected to the broader VCA team, sharing knowledge, and bringing the best of Visa to the client.
We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester to join one of our banking clients in Wellington on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting in January/February 2026. In this embedded role, you’ll help deliver new-generation digital lending experiences. As part of a collaborative, customer-focused team, you’ll report to the Engineering Lead and work closely with developers, solution architects, and analysts.
Enjoy a competitive salary, wellbeing benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Take the next step in your career and make an impact, apply today!
Role Summary & Responsibilities
As a Senior Automation Tester, you will collaborate with existing automation testers to lead and deliver on a robust quality strategy for large initiatives and systems, ensuring alignment of test activities with delivery goals and enabling the team to confidently achieve the Definition of Done.
You’ll shape test architecture and automation approaches, embed quality thinking into delivery practices, and guide others in effective automation. You’ll solve complex quality issues, prevent recurring problems, and share lessons learned across teams.
You’ll collaborate across disciplines, advocate for improvements, and share insights from the wider tech community. You’ll also grow others through coaching, sponsorship, and feedback, building team capability and modelling continuous learning.
The role will be based in Wellington CBD in a hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office per week).
Why this is important to Visa This role is central to Visa’s partnership with our client, ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and high-quality digital lending solutions. By leading automation and quality practices, you will help the bank deliver seamless customer experiences and future-ready capabilities. Your contributions directly support Visa’s mission to enable trusted, high-impact financial services, ensuring Visa remains a leader in delivering value to clients and their customers. Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Job Family Group: Sales and Business Development