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ASB Bank • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Role & seniority: Principal Engineer – Test (Principal level, Engineering Practice)
Stack/tools: modern test automation across backend, frontend and integration; test automation assets/frameworks; tooling for synthetic data; large-scale, enterprise environment; familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce or SAP
Establish, review and improve test and automation strategies and roadmaps across programmes
Champion adoption of future-fit testing tooling and standardise tooling choices
Design/maintain reusable test automation assets and guide teams on adoption; work hands-on with squads to implement automated testing
Hands-on test automation across backend, frontend and integration in modern architectures
Experience driving/embedding test automation at scale in an enterprise
Deep knowledge of modern testing practices, tooling and frameworks with measurable value
Strong communication to influence and support squads; collaborative leadership
Resilience to deliver incremental improvements in a regulated environment; solid SDLC understanding
Ability to identify risks early and mitigate without slowing delivery
Experience with large-scale integration testing across platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP)
Experience with synthetic data tooling; broader engineering practice leadership
Ability to simplify/change management and guide teams through transformation
Location & work t
Principal Engineer – Test
Location: ASB C:Drive, Albany, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Mō Mātou | About Us
At ASB, we are more than a bank. We are a purpose-led organisation that helps people, communities, and our environment thrive together. Our values of Courage, Care, and Curiosity guide us to challenge the status quo, genuinely care for those we work with and serve, and always look for new ways to improve. As one of Aotearoa’s most trusted banking partners, we offer the scale and stability of a large organisation while recognising and valuing each person’s contribution.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a Principal Engineer who will take a leading role in uplifting Test Management across our strategic programmes and the wider Engineering Practice. This role is all about enabling our squads to deliver high quality, reliable changes at pace by shaping how we design, automate and embed testing into our ways of working. You will work closely with Enterprise Test Leads, Chapter Leads and engineers to build effective test strategies that support delivery at scale and strengthen our quality foundations.
As part of ASB’s Engineering Practice, you will join a community that encourages autonomy, continuous learning and collaborative problem solving. You will have opportunities to get hands on with complex work that spans multiple platforms and squads, contributing to the uplift of test automation and quality engineering across the bank. Alongside other Principal Engineers, you will help champion engineering excellence and guide teams through change with clarity and purpose.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and review test and automation strategies, roadmaps and best practice across programmes of work to ensure strong test coverage. Champion and drive the adoption of future fit test automation tooling, including areas such as synthetic data, while simplifying and standardising tooling choices. Design and maintain reusable test automation assets and frameworks, and provide technical guidance to test engineers on how to adopt and extend these assets. Work hands on with squads to support the implementation of automated testing and help them get started with new tooling or frameworks. Build engagement, trust and buy in across engineering teams by communicating clearly, listening well and supporting teams on their transformation journey.
Ngā Pūkenga | About You
We value people who show initiative, think clearly under pressure and demonstrate leadership through influence. In this role, you will work closely with leaders across Technology to represent the voice of Engineering and support the uplift of Test Automation across ASB. You will help our teams deliver high quality products to customers at pace by making testing more effective, scalable and integrated into everyday engineering practices.
You bring strong hands-on experience in modern test automation across backend, frontend and integration layers, along with a deep understanding of testing practices that create meaningful business outcomes. You know how to collaborate, motivate and guide people, and you approach change with resilience, curiosity and a practical mindset. Your ability to simplify, influence and help teams adopt better ways of working will be key to your success.
Key Requirements
Proven hands on engineering experience in test automation across backend, frontend and integration layers in modern architectures. Experience driving and embedding Test Automation at scale within an enterprise environment. Deep knowledge of modern testing practices, including strategy, tooling and frameworks that deliver measurable value. Strong communication skills that enable you to influence, evangelise and support squads to adopt new approaches. Resilience and determination to deliver incremental improvements within a regulated environment. Solid understanding of software engineering principles across the full SDLC. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to bring people together and guide them through change. A mindset grounded in learning, experimentation and innovation. Ability to identify risks early and support practical mitigation without slowing delivery. Experience with large scale integration testing and test coverage across platforms such as Salesforce or SAP.
Te Mahi ki ASB | Working at ASB
Career growth through learning and development, training, courses, and internal opportunities An inclusive culture with values-led teams that celebrate diversity and support employee-led communities Health and wellbeing support, including Southern Cross Wellbeing One health insurance, lifestyle and volunteering leave, and mental wellbeing support Meaningful benefits such as discounted banking, insurance, and a generous parental leave top-up Impactful work as part of a purpose-led organisation that makes a difference for New Zealanders
How To Apply
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