Software Engineer – Test

PM-Partners group is a specialist Project Management Consultancy. We have a unique way of running projects and providing training and advice, so our clients get the best results with less cost and risk. Each year we deliver over $3B of projects, train over 10,000 people, and help some of Australia’s leading brands improve their PMOs.

We are looking for a curious, hands-on engineer who thrives at the intersection of testing and development. In this role, you will work on our OpenAPI-driven API testing platform, generating automated test cases directly from schema definitions and custom metadata.

You will help maintain, enhance, and evolve a robust framework that produces Postman collections and iteration data for Newman—ensuring our APIs are thoroughly validated across edge cases, boundary conditions, and complex permutations.

This role is ideal for a junior to mid-level engineer who enjoys thinking like a tester while building like a developer. You’ll collaborate closely with the platform owner, gradually taking ownership of a unique and high-impact testing system.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Maintaining and enhancing a Python- and JavaScript-based API test generation framework
• Translating OpenAPI/Swagger schemas and custom metadata into automated test cases (JSON)
• Generating comprehensive boundary, negative, and permutation tests, including:
• Null and empty values
• Max-length constraints
• Enum variations
• Type and format edge cases
• Producing Postman collections and iteration data for Newman execution
• Troubleshooting test failures and debugging API issues
• Collaborating on custom test scenarios using supplemental YAML metadata files
• Improving test generation logic for performance, maintainability, and coverage
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to framework documentation

Required Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in software development, automation testing, or an SDET role
• Hands-on experience with Python scripting
• Experience with JavaScript and JSON manipulation
• Familiarity with Postman, Newman, or similar API test execution tools
• Exposure to test design methodologies, including boundary and negative testing

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger or specification-driven testing frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration
• Experience with Docker or containerized test execution environments

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Python and JavaScript programming skills
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, API contracts, and JSON schemas
• Ability to reason critically about test coverage, edge cases, and failure scenarios
• Strong problem-solving skills with a curious and analytical mindset
• Comfortable working independently with guidance while collaborating across teams
• Clear communication skills for documenting and explaining test strategies
• Adaptable and open to working within custom frameworks and evolving systems

What we can offer you! 

• Culture: A fun, fast paced, collaborative delivery environment
• People: A group of talented, experienced, and dedicated Consultants to work by your side with a dedicated Relationship Manager
• Passion: Ability to band together when under pressure to deliver first class results to clients
• Transparency: Open door policy
• Professional Development: On the job development and access to certifications in our Training practice
• Care and Support: On-going support and advice from experienced PM-Partners Consultants
• Knowledge: Access to PM-Partners Delivery and Advisory practices

If you feel you meet our selection criteria, please submit your resume to Isaac Ingram at PM-Partners via SEEK application or email – isaaci@pm-partners.com.au