Automation Engineer

Join our technology team focused on delivering high‑quality, AI‑enhanced test automation by building and maintaining robust Playwright test suites that support critical user journeys. Working closely with developers, product owners and QA engineers, the team leverages tools like Claude Code to streamline test planning, script generation and optimisation.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will design, develop and maintain Playwright-based automated test suites, with a strong emphasis on AI‑assisted test creation and refinement. Using tools such as Claude Code, you will do test planning, script generation, optimisation, and documentation of AI‑driven workflows. You will collaborate closely with developers, product owners and quality assurance teams to ensure robust automated coverage across key user journeys and uphold quality standards.

In addition, you will integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, maintain reporting dashboards, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation processes. While most work is automation-focused, occasional manual validation may be required.

What You Offer

• 4+ years of experience in software testing or test automation, with strong hands‑on expertise in Playwright
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools (preferably Claude Code) for test script generation, test case design or code refinement
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration, automated test reporting and quality dashboards
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem‑solving skills, with proficiency in Git and Agile/Scrum workflows
• Experience of the following is an advantage:
• Experience testing React applications and working with Python‑based services or APIs; understanding of AWS environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; FinTech or covenant monitoring experience and ISTQB CTFL certification.
  

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if youre excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment
  
  

About Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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