A Federal Government agency is seeking experienced Senior Test Analyst to support a large-scale program involving the testing of a cloud-based Protected Data Storage (PDS) system integrated with an Air Traffic Management (ATM) platform.

This role is hands-on with leadership responsibility, contributing to the security, reliability, and compliance of high-assurance data systems in a highly regulated environment.

• 10 month contract with 12 months extension option.
• Open to multiple locations including ACT, QLD,VIC
• Australian citizens with an active NV1 security clearance.
• Hybrid role (3 days in office and 2 days WFH).
• Paxus pays weekly

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Management

• Develop tailored test plans for cloud-integrated systems
  
• Define defect management plans and lead triage processes
  
• Ensure alignment with aviation safety and data protection regulations
  

Test Design & Execution

• Analyse requirements and design system, integration, and end-to-end test cases
  
• Validate key AWS services (e.g. encryption, access control, storage, logging)
  
• Test data flow and interfaces between PDS and ATM systems
  

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with developers, cloud engineers, testers, and SMEs
  
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning
  
• Document test outcomes, risks, and provide actionable reporting
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of software testing, with at least 1 year in cloud-based environments (preferably AWS)
  
• Strong experience with Atlassian tools, including JIRA and XRAY
  
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, security, and data lifecycle
  
• Experience with automated testing and complex system integrations
  
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  

• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification
  
• AWS or relevant Cloud Certification(e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
  
• Familiarity with aviation standards, ATM systems, or safety-critical environments
  
• Experience in systems requiring data integrity and redundancy
  

When inquiring about this role, please quote the job number #270692

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Irina Alrogi on +61 (0)2 6151 9203 or email: ialrogi@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.