Quality Engineer

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Join the team that's building and delivering the 9NOW app for millions of Australians on Connected TV (CTV) platforms like Samsung, LG, and Hisense.

As a Quality Engineer within our CTV WEB team, you'll be the primary voice of quality, diving deep into a frontend web application built with React. This role is ideal for a passionate, highly skilled QA engineer who thrives on technical challenges and continually seeks to elevate their craft. If you love building high-quality, high-performance products and working in a collaborative, Agile environment, we want to hear from you! 

Day to day, you will:

• Be the voice of quality for the team, championing quality practices and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Code alongside engineers, building, using, and improving various automation tools and frameworks.
• Identify, highlight, and implement continuous quality improvements across the product and process.
• Define and set best practices for quality processes and tooling within the team.
• Adopt and promote a shift-left mindset.
• Work in a small, autonomous Agile squad, driving the value of 'shifting quality left' in a dynamic software delivery model.
   

What you’ll bring:

• Proven engineering skills and a strong quality mindset for front-end/client web applications.
• Hands-on experience in functional and exploratory testing.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and executing robust automated test suites using modern frameworks and tools, for front-end/client web applications.
• The ability to use technical and test automation skills to get things done effectively.
• Experience with Agile work and planning practices; self-starting and analytical skills.
• Belief in and prior experience with 'shifting quality left,' bringing the team along with you.

Bonus Points:

• Experience using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Experience in testing CTV applications or similar platforms.
• Experience with front-end application build, deployment tools, or DevOps knowledge.
   

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.