Test & Quality Engineering

We specialise in automation-first, shift-left testing talent who integrate quality into every stage of the CI/CD pipeline. From exploratory testing to performance engineering, we find professionals who ensure your software is reliable, secure, and production-ready. We recruit across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Talent Aligned recruits test and quality engineering professionals across Sydney and Australia, on both permanent and contract terms. The roles we place include QA engineers, test automation engineers, SDETs, performance testers and test managers who build quality into the software delivery lifecycle. We work with product and platform teams who need reliable, repeatable testing across web, mobile and API layers.

Roles we hire for

We place specialists across the following role types within Test & Quality Engineering.

QA Engineers

Plans and runs test coverage across features to catch defects before software reaches production.

Test Automation Engineers (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)

Builds and maintains automated test suites so regression checks run quickly and consistently in the pipeline.

SDET (Software Development Engineers in Test)

Writes test frameworks and tooling as code, sitting between development and quality to make testing scalable.

Manual / Exploratory Testers

Investigates software by hand to surface usability issues and edge cases that scripted tests can miss.

Performance Testers (k6, JMeter)

Simulates load and stress on systems to confirm they stay fast and stable under real-world traffic.

Security Testers (DAST/SAST)

Probes applications for vulnerabilities using dynamic and static analysis to reduce security risk.

Test Managers

Leads the test strategy, plans coverage and coordinates quality activities across delivery teams.

Mobile QA Engineers

Tests applications across devices and operating systems to ensure a consistent mobile experience.

Accessibility Testers

Checks products against accessibility standards so software is usable by people with disabilities.

Industries we've delivered in

Industries we've delivered Test & Quality Engineering talent into include:

SaaSfintech & financebankingmedical devicesagritech

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Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit test automation engineers in Australia?

Yes. We place test automation engineers, SDETs and QA specialists across Sydney and Australia on permanent and contract terms, including Playwright, Cypress and Selenium skill sets.

Can you help with performance and security testing roles?

Yes. We regularly recruit performance testers and security testers who validate that software is fast, stable and resilient before it ships.

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Software Development

We place engineers who build scalable products from front to back. Whether you need a React specialist, a Rust systems engineer, or a mobile developer shipping to millions of devices, we connect you with talent that delivers production-grade software. We recruit across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Data & AI

We place professionals who turn raw data into competitive advantage. From building scalable pipelines to deploying production ML models, we find talent across the full data and AI lifecycle, from governance through to generative AI. We recruit across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Engineering

We specialise in physical systems, design, and field operations professionals. From electrical and mechanical engineers to controls specialists, drafters, and field service technicians, we find talent that designs, builds, and maintains critical infrastructure. We recruit across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Looking for Test & Quality Engineering talent?

Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role, we'd love to help. Get in touch with our specialist team today.