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Visa • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Tester (lead quality strategy and automation across multiple initiatives and systems)
Stack/tools: Javascript/Typescript, Java; Playwright; RestAssured, Cypress; API testing, CI/CD, performance testing; backend/frontend/mobile, end-to-end/integration testing; observability patterns; DevOps practices
Lead test strategy and architecture across systems and teams
Design and implement robust automation frameworks and tooling
Conduct API testing, end-to-end integration testing, CI/CD, and performance testing; drive shift-left and defect tracking
7+ years quality engineering experience; strong automation design and strategy
Proficiency with test strategies/frameworks/tools for multiple domains (backend/frontend/mobile/integration/performance)
Advanced skills in Javascript/Typescript, Playwright, Java; experience with RestAssured or Cypress
Experience with API testing, CI/CD, performance testing; shift-left testing; modern observability patterns
Autonomous to lead automation efforts; strong collaboration and influence; quality-focused mindset
Experience with additional DevOps practices and test frameworks; deeper performance testing expertise
Coaching, mentoring, or leadership experience to grow team capability
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified
Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description As a Senior Automation Tester, you will lead the quality strategy for large initiatives and systems, aligning test activities to delivery goals and helping the team meet Definition of Done confidently. 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.
Lead test strategy and architecture across systems and teams.
Design and implement robust automation frameworks and tooling (backend, frontend, mobile, integration, performance).
Conduct API testing, end-to-end integration testing, CI/CD, and performance testing.
Apply shift-left testing, defect tracking, and test management practices.
Champion modern observability patterns and DevOps practices.
Collaborate in Agile and DevOps environments, promoting shared responsibility for quality.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
7+ years of quality engineering experience with deep understanding of engineering principles and automation practices.
Skilled in designing test strategies, frameworks, and tooling for backend, frontend, mobile, integration, or performance.
Advanced skills in Javascript/Typescript, Playwright, Java.
Experience with DevOps practices and other test frameworks (RestAssured, Cypress).
Experience with API testing, end-to-end integration testing, CI/CD, and performance testing.
Experience with shift-left testing, defect tracking, test management, and modern observability patterns.
Proven autonomy and initiative in leading automation design and strategy.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence through thought leadership.
Quality and reliability mindset, designing resilient, scalable test systems.
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
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.
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