Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeHighlights
• Auckland, full time, permanent role
• Set and scale automation strategy across teams and platforms
• Happy to talk flexible working (if applicable)

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Testing & Environment Management, you will have an opportunity to develop your craft from a well-respected leader in the Testing Community, known for her thought leadership, passion for quality engineering & building high performing teams. As her 2IC you will:

• Lead the future of test engineering at QBE as our Test Architect.
• Set and scale automation strategy across teams and platforms.
• Integrate modern tooling and embed AI into testing workflows.
• Own standards, frameworks, and technical direction for quality engineering.
• Drive quality engineering and resilience in a collaborative, inclusive culture
• Opportunity to learn and grow under a supportive, inclusive leader.
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in the Auckland office, flexibility from home.

About QBE

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

As our technical expert for test engineering, you will:

• Design the automation vision, leading adoption, and uplifting capability across squads.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Enterprise Architecture and Delivery to align testing with our architectural runway and business outcomes.
• Coach team members, build communities of practice, and be accountable for our Test Engineering Roadmap.
• Architect automation strategy across teams and platforms; define standards & policy.
• Select & integrate tools across ecosystems (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, TypeScript).
• Embed AI in testing (e.g., intelligent test design, assistive coding, defect prediction); drive MCP use across testing.

About you

You are a high-performing, Test/Software Architect who has designed testing roadmaps & is inclusive & enjoy bringing teams on the journey centering your mentoring around their needs. To be successful, you will have:

• Previously mentored & set the technical direction for teams.
• Coding experience where you have built reusable automation components & frameworks.
• Strong AI orientation and practical application across testing.
• Experience with DevSecOps/CI/CD principles; quality gates & governance.
• Community‑spirited—eager to learn, grow and future‑focus the craft.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
• To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:

Appium, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Information Technology Applications, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mentorship, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Testing Strategies, Test Management, Test PlanningApplication Close Date: 17/12/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.