Software Test Engineer

About this role

Software Test Engineer Location: Canberra, ACT Working Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week Clearance Required: Positive Vetting (PV) Company Overview Our client is a global leader in cyber, digital and intelligence solutions, delivering mission-critical capabilities that help government and defence organisations solve complex challenges in highly secure environments. With a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence, they work on some of Australia's most important national security programs and offer outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, mission-critical government projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of software solutions through the design, execution and management of testing activities. You will collaborate closely with engineers, stakeholders and customers to verify that systems meet both functional and non-functional requirements within a secure and complex technical environment. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases and supporting artefacts. • Execute functional, integration, system and regression testing activities. • Identify, investigate and troubleshoot software defects and issues. • Accurately document and manage defects using appropriate tools. • Communicate testing outcomes and technical findings to stakeholders. • Perform testing across internally and externally hosted environments. • Conduct investigative testing using system and product knowledge. • Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices. • Collaborate with software engineers and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle. • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks, methodologies and processes. Education / Certifications Required • Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline are desirable. • Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB are highly regarded. Knowledge / Skills Required • Experience translating functional and non-functional requirements into effective test cases. • Experience deploying, integrating and supporting systems incorporating bespoke and COTS solutions. • Proven experience performing functional, integration, system and regression testing. • Strong experience creating test plans, test cases and test reports. • Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments. • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices. • Experience using defect and issue management tools. • Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills (RHEL preferred). • Experience using network analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump. • Scripting and object-oriented programming experience is highly desirable. • Experience with test automation frameworks is advantageous. • Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technologies is highly regarded. • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar software testing role. Employment Benefits • Work on nationally significant defence and intelligence programs. • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Structured career development pathways. • Access to ongoing training and professional development. • Collaborative and highly skilled engineering teams. • Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies in secure environments. Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Veterans Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role. About Cleared At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.