Infrastructure Test Lead

Title: Infrastructure Test Lead

Location: Melbourne

Contract Role.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Test Lead to drive end-to-end testing strategy and execution for infrastructure and identity-related systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in infrastructure testing, identity and access management (IDAM) solutions, and enterprise platforms such as Okta, Active Directory, and SuccessFactors.

The role requires leadership capabilities, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage infrastructure testing activities across environments (Dev, SIT, UAT, Prod

Define and implement test strategies, plans, and frameworks for infrastructure and platform testing

Drive testing for Identity & Access Management (IDAM) systems including Okta, Active Directory (AD, SuccessFactors (integration testing aspects).

Coordinate with infrastructure, network, security, and application teams for end-to-end validation

Design and execute test cases, test scripts, and defect management processes

Oversee service virtualization setup and usage for dependent system

Validate infrastructure components including storage systems (NetApp), networks, and integration

Ensure compliance with testing standards and best practices (ISTQB

Lead defect triage meetings and provide root cause analysis

Provide status reporting, risk tracking, and stakeholder communication

Mentor and guide junior testers, driving best practices across the QA team

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Strong experience in Infrastructure Testing / System Integration Testing

Proven expertise in one or more IDAM technologies Okta, Active Directory, Identity & Access Management frameworks and SuccessFactors integrations (preferred exposure)

Hands-on experience with NetApp storage system

Experience working with Service Virtualization tools/platform

Solid understanding of Network and infrastructure component, Authentication and authorization flow and Security and compliance testing.

Strong working knowledge of test management and defect tracking too

ISTQB certification (Foundation/Advanced level preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Ability to manage stakeholders and work in fast-paced project environment

Desirable Skills

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipeline

Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, Rest Assured)

Experience in enterprise-scale transformation programs

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

Relevant certifications in Testing (ISTQB) and/or Identity Management are advantageous

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking

Effective stakeholder communication and reported

Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Key Deliverables

Test strategy and plan documentation

Test execution reports and dashboards

Defect tracking and closure metrics

Infrastructure validation signoff

Risk and impact assessments

Interested candidates can share their CV's at "***email_hidden***"