At Ocean Software, we build mission-critical software used by defence and aviation organisations around the world. Our products help improve training, streamline operations and support the people behind critical missions.

About the role

We’re looking for a Software Test Analyst to join our Melbourne team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both manual testing and automation, thrives in an Agile environment, and cares about delivering high-quality, reliable software.

You'll be involved across the testing lifecycle, from understanding requirements and designing test cases through to executing tests, managing defects and contributing to the ongoing development of our automation capability.

What you’ll be doing

• Analyse requirements and user stories to identify test needs and automation opportunities

• Design and maintain manual and automated test cases and test data

• Execute functional and regression testing and record outcomes clearly

• Report, verify and track defects through to resolution

• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our automation framework

• Work closely with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environment

• Support continuous improvement across quality, test practices and team efficiency

You’ll be a great fit if you have

• Experience across the software development lifecycle in testing or development

• At least 2 years’ experience in test automation and scripting

• Strong capability across both manual testing and automation

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• ISTQB Foundation certification (or equivalent)

• A degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Technical skills

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks

• Experience with tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber, Postman or Tosca

• Exposure to technologies such as Azure DevOps, SQL Server, JavaScript, REST API, Git, Docker and CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of OOP concepts

• Experience with technologies such as TypeScript, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Angular or React

Nice to have

• Experience with performance testing tools such as K6 or JMeter

• Experience in defence, aviation, military, or other regulated environments

Why Ocean

At Ocean, our work matters because the environments we support are complex, operationally critical and constantly evolving. We're looking for people who care about doing meaningful work, collaborating well with others, and delivering quality outcomes that make a difference.

Our values guide how we work:

• Own the outcome

• Create value

• Empower others

• Act with integrity

• Nurture our brand

Inclusion and flexibility

At Ocean we are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace where different perspectives are valued and people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. We believe strong teams are built through openness, fairness and inclusion, and we welcome all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

We offer flexible working, with hybrid arrangement, spending 3 days a week in the office to support collaboration, connection and professional development.

How To Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and continue growing your testing capability across both manual and automation, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance, and if successful, will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.