About this role
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead-Consultant to own test strategy, planning and delivery for our client and Point of Sale (POS) solutions. The role requires strong domain knowledge, stakeholder management and hands-on performance testing experience, preferably with JMeter.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead test strategy, planning and execution of POS applications.
- Define test scope, scenarios, cases, acceptance criteria and quality metrics.
- Manage functional, integration, system, regression, API and performance testing.
- Coordinate with business, product and engineering teams throughout delivery.
- Lead defect triage, risk management, reporting and quality governance.
- Support UAT, release readiness, production validation and deployment.
- Mentor test engineers and drive consistent quality practices.
Required Skills
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Strong experience in test management, strategy and governance for large programs.
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POS knowledge, including transactions, payments, pricing, promotions, returns, reconciliation and integrations.
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Expertise in functional and non-functional testing, API testing, defect management and impact analysis.
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Hands-on experience with JMeter and API performance testing.
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Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC and UAT processes.
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Occasional early morning shift (As needed)
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Should be ready to work 2 weekends a month.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with store platforms, store applications and large transformation programs.
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Experience leading distributed test teams across multiple workstreams.
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ISTQB, Agile, Scrum, SAFe or performance-testing certification.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
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On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support.
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1 week in a month early morning shift (3:30 am to 11 am)
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1 weekend in a month (morning / regular shift) as per rotation
Benefits of working at Accenture:
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18 weeks paid parental leave
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Long & short-term career break opportunities
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Structured career development program
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Local and international career opportunities.
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Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
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Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
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We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
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About Accenture
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Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at www.accenture.com.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia and New Zealand
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At Accenture, our intention is to foster a culture and a workplace in which all our people feel a sense of belonging and are respected and empowered to do their best work.
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We encourage applications from all people with the relevant skillset, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination.
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If you require any accommodations or adjustments for interviews and/or at work, please reach out to [email protected] or contact us at +61 2 9005 5000 (Australia) or +64 44666056 (New Zealand).