
QA Test Engineer
Robert Half β’ Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Salary: NZD 95,000β115,000 per year
Role & seniority: Test Engineer (hands-on, cross-functional product squad)
Stack/tools: Playwright or Cypress; JavaScript and/or Python; API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.); CI/CD integration; familiarity with microservices/distributed systems; optional: Docker/Kubernetes, Azure/AWS
Top 3 responsibilities
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Own testing across web and API layers
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Build reliable test automation pipelines and frameworks
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Influence development quality and release cadence
Must-have skills
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Proven test automation experience with Playwright or Cypress
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Proficiency in JavaScript and/or Python
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Strong API testing knowledge (Postman, REST Assured, or similar)
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Experience in CI/CD environments; familiarity with microservices
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Detail-oriented with strong communication and collaboration
Nice-to-haves
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Performance testing (JMeter, k6)
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Cloud exposure (Azure/AWS)
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Docker / Kubernetes experience
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Test data management and mocking
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Location & work type: New Zealand; full-time role (on-site or hybrid as per policy)
Full Description
The Company Our client is an established company partnering with New Zealand's leading brands. They're a tight-knit, engineering-driven team known for solving complex business challenges through modern web, cloud, and data solutions. You'll be joining a collaborative environment where quality and delivery speed go hand-in-hand, with genuine opportunities to upskill in automation, CI/CD, and modern test frameworks. The Role We're looking for a Test Engineer who's passionate about automation, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll own testing across web and API layers, building reliable test automation pipelines and frameworks that keep releases running smoothly. This is a hands-on role in a cross-functional product squad, where your input directly influences development quality and release cadence. Your Profile Proven experience in test automation with Playwright or Cypress. Proficiency in JavaScript and/or Python. Strong understanding of API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar. Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems testing. Experience integrating automated tests in CI/CD environments. Detail-oriented mindset and passion for delivering high-quality releases. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Bonus skills
- Performance testing (JMeter, k6).
- Exposure to Azure / AWS.
- Familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes.
- Test data management and mocking experience.
- Apply Today
- If you're a Test Engineer who loves clean automation and wants to be part of a forward-thinking, delivery-focused engineering team, hit Apply Now or contact Manish Ravikumar - Software Recruitment, Robert Half NZ for a confidential chat.
- Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.
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