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Automation Engineer | Fixed-term contract


Company : Sportsbet


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Automation Engineer | Fixed-term contractJoin to apply for the Automation Engineer | Fixed-term contract role at SportsbetAutomation Engineer | Fixed-term contract3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Automation Engineer | Fixed-term contract role at SportsbetGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Fixed-term opportunity until October 2026Join a supportive and progressive teamAbout UsSportsbet isa leading Australian e-commerce business in the online wagering sector, bringing excitement to over 2 million Aussies.We do this by living our values to create an innovative entertainment brand, trailblazing products and best-in-class platformsthat deliver great experiences to our customers.We have over 1,300 team members at Sportsbet but as part of the Flutter Group, were a true global player.Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools.Were proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally.About the roleAt Sportsbet, the Quality Assurance (QA) team delivers comprehensive testing services to the business including but not limited to raise the "culture of quality" across the company. We take pride in the fact that the products we deliver to our customers is of the highest standard.Automation Engineers are embedded into our engineering teams. They are working closely with the developers, business analysts and other stakeholders to achieve the highest quality results. At Sportsbet, we''re dynamic and embrace change.To adapt, you always need to find new ways of speeding up testing without compromising quality. This involves not only automation, but dealing with CI/CD jobs, stabilising test environments, doing component performance test. Quality is a mindset; your role is to spread this culture.During your daily routine, you will:Make sure our products behave as expected.Work towards uplifting the automation framework and maintaining it.Break things and put them together.Collate constructive feedback from the business and other stakeholders about areas to improve on and build upon these frameworks to better the automation capabilities.Introduce and leverage off AI tooling within the automation space.Be a driver of influence and change.Establish and own the automation roadmap in collaboration with the Lead Engineer.Contribute to building test automation framework and establish best practices for the feature team QAs.Perform regular peer-reviews for shared codebase and maintain high code quality.Identify key areas of our delivery model that automation can make the right impact.Identify risks, issues and dependencies in project or feature development.Promote automation techniques and quality mindset.About YouCan-do, initiative-taking attitude with the ability to provide solutions.Ability to speak up and question "tradition" by suggesting ideas to enhance processes.Be a self-starter and able to self-manage - taking ownership and empower them to deliver results.Experience with building test automation frameworks from the ground up.Mentoring and development of automation engineers.Growth mindset and ahead of the curve with future automation initiatives.Ability to establish and own automation roadmap in collaboration with the Lead Engineer.Experience in using the Gatling tool to design and execute performance tests for optimizing server-side performance.Strong experience in developing and deploying API test automation suites Jest, Appium and/or other API test automation frameworks.Experience working with Node design patterns and multiple Node libraries.Experience with setting up and working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Bamboo.Exceptional understanding of Agile.The PerksWe work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary heres some of our other perks:25 days annual leave pro-rata (thats right, a whole extra week!)Weekly concierge service including free massages, manicure/nail appointments - all onsite!Daily fresh fruit, free breakfast, sparkling water and Kombucha on tap in the officeEnd of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool tableAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and aCircle InmembershipOur Focus on Diversity, Equity & InclusionWere an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are - so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or contact us if youd like to discuss this in more detail.If you think youd be a great fit but dont necessarily meet everything in the job description, please still get in touch.Read more about our contribution to Flutters global Positive Impact Plan.Whats the Green Tick Feeling?Well, its different for everyone, yet unites us all. Its the feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career, it could be working on an industry leading project, or it could be making it to school pick up in time. It''s all the little and big things that make you feel like youre Thriving working at Sportsbet.We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review candidates within one-two weeks of advertising. Be sure to check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram page, Sportsbet LinkedIn page as well our careers website for more information and insight into our culture.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Gambling Facilities and Casinos, and Spectator SportsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sportsbet by 2xGet notified about new Automation Engineer jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia A$96,000.00-A$116,000.00 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoCremorne, Victoria, Australia 7 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 year agoMount Waverley, Victoria, Australia 12 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 9 hours agoSouthbank, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoProject Electrical, Instrument and Controls EngineerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoTest Automation Engineer (Contract) - Expressions of InterestMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 13 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 18 hours agoExpression Of Interest - Electrical Systems EngineerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 7 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoHawthorn, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$100,000.00-A$135,000.00 3 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 8 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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