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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

Learn more about our business here.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Software Tester to join our Agile software development team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in ensuring our software meets the highest standards of quality and performance. You’ll manage all facets of software testing, develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, and mentor a team of talented testers. Your expertise will not only drive product confidence but also ensure that our projects stay on schedule and meet our rigorous standards.

As a Senior Software Tester, you’ll collaborate closely with project teams and engage with customers and stakeholders to discuss test events and outcomes. Your role is crucial in upholding best practices in software testing while thriving in a collaborative, flat team environment. If you have strong technical acumen and exceptional interpersonal skills, this is your chance to be part of an innovative company that excels in delivering mission success across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace.

Join us at KBR and contribute to pioneering projects while fostering a culture of excellence and sustainability. Your journey towards making a global impact starts here!

Responsibilities

Provision of software testing activities and other Client development tasks as follows:

Develop, maintain, and implement test methodologies, processes, products and tools in the SDLC. This includes:

Devising the appropriate method of testing individual and multiple SW components,

Documenting all stages of the test process where appropriate:

Test Plans (including strategy and effort forecasting)

Test Cases

Test Readiness Review

Platform testing technical notes

Test Summary Report

Incident reports

Coordinate, monitor and update test status and liaise with the Software Tech Lead.

Any other appropriate test documentation and preparation

Test execution, peer review, results logging, and test result validation.

Assisting with requirements management for Projects and Software products.

Undertaking defect analysis and reporting, including liaison with project team as necessary.

Escalation of any issues (Software, Hardware, Resources) to the Software Tech Lead / Project Manager.

Work collaboratively with a distributed team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles

Experience producing technical documentation.

Experience working as part of an agile team.

Experience setting up test environments and performing test execution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisation/prioritisation skills.

Desirable:

Experience working in a software development environment using Azure DevOps.

Basic knowledge or experience writing SQL queries.

Engineering and/or IT qualifications.

Experience working to military software testing/documentation standards.

Benefits of KBR

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Paid Parental leave

Paid Reservist leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Discounted employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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