Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

New Zealand - Remote

Development Full Time 352641

At Advantive, we don’t just make software—we build careers and power the manufacturing and distribution backbone of the global economy. We are growing fast, investing in AI, and building a culture where motivated, curious people rise quickly.

We are seeking a highly motivated QA Automation Engineer to join Advantive’s growing product team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and driving our test automation strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software across our product suite. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, while also analyzing code quality, troubleshooting issues, and championing best practices in software testing. This is a hands-on position that requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement to support Advantive’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Evaluate team needs and recommend the most effective automation tools and frameworks.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and reusable libraries.

Create and execute automated test cases to improve product quality and reliability.

Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to align on testing strategies.

Troubleshoot failed test cases, identify root causes, and support timely fixes.

Document processes and track user issues to drive continuous improvement.

Champion quality practices by applying Agile methodologies and staying current with QA automation trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, with at least 2 years in automation testing.

Hands-on expertise with Python for test automation (Selenium/Java a plus).

Proven ability to design and maintain regression suites, ensuring stable software releases.

Proficient in Linux environments and command-line troubleshooting.

Strong knowledge of QA automation practices, testing methodologies, and quality metrics.

Experience testing across multiple products, demonstrating adaptability and breadth of skills.

Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.

Collaborative team player focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Preferred

Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.

Why Advantive?

Culture of Growth: We don’t hire to fill seats—we hire to develop talent. You’ll be supported like an athlete, coached like a leader, and challenged like a builder.

Career Acceleration: Many of our best leaders started in frontline roles like this one. We believe in moving fast and promoting from within.

Real Impact: You’re not a cog in the machine here. Your work helps real businesses that keep supply chains, manufacturing lines, and entire industries running.

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Interview Process:

We believe in identifying a strong fit between our company and our employees and supporting a culture of creative problem solving and innovation. To that extent, if selected for next steps, you will be invited to complete a series of assessments that focus on aptitude and personality prior to a recruiter interview. Everyone at the company from early career all the way to CEO has taken these assessments. The assessment email will be coming from a no-reply email address via our ATS (Hirebridge), so please be on the lookout!

Advantive is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.

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