Test Automation Engineer

ESA - Electronic Security Association

. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and QA analysts to understand software requirements, design specifications, and user stories .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated and manual testing, including the development and maintenance of test scripts and frameworks using Python. Proficient in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and familiar with Agile methodologies.

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Automated Test DevelopmentPython ProgrammingCI/CD IntegrationAPI TestingAgile Development

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationManual TestingTest Case CreationDefect TrackingTest ManagementScriptingTesting PrinciplesEmbedded Systems TestingUnix/Linux EnvironmentsAutomation Frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam CollaborationWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

GitCI/CD ToolsTest ToolsDefect Tracking ToolsTest Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Software TestingContinuous ImprovementQuality MetricsRaspberry PiHardware/Software Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and QA analysts to understand software requirements, design specifications, and user stories
Develop and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and test tools using Python or similar
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and assist with test execution in build and release processes
Develop and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test data based on product requirements and specifications
Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, investigate and reproduce defects, and verify fixes
Document test results, defects, test coverage, and other quality metrics
Learn and apply software testing and automation best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and tools
Help validate Resideo's leading-edge video products and ensure they are reliable, scalable, and production-ready

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in testing, development, or test automation, including relevant internship or graduate experience
Basic programming experience in Python
Experience creating and executing manual or automated test cases
Understanding of testing principles
Exposure to Raspberry Pi, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration testing
Experience with Unix/Linux environments and scripting
Experience writing automated tests or working with an existing automation framework
Exposure to API testing and tools
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Git or other source-control systems
Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Willingness to learn new technologies and take on increasing responsibility
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a global team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits package including health insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
Opportunity to build a career in test automation, software development, and quality engineering
Work alongside experienced engineers and learn from a technically strong, collaborative team
Hands-on experience developing automated tests for video, AI, imaging, and connected products
Opportunity to work on new products and technologies from early development through production
Develop skills across automation frameworks, APIs, CI/CD, embedded systems, and cloud technologies
Long-term career growth opportunities
International experience through collaboration with teams across the globe