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Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)
Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)Datacom • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)

Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)

Datacom • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
1 day ago
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Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)

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Our Purpose

Here at Datacom, we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic solution provider with a broad client base and deep in‑house expertise. We operate with agile principles and deliver using cutting‑edge technologies, the latest development tools, and forward‑thinking practices, always prioritising customer value. As we expand our capabilities in test automation and performance testing, your talent will be instrumental in driving modern engineering practices infused with AI‑powered insights. You will help shape how artificial intelligence is leveraged to optimise testing strategies, test automation, and accelerate delivery cycles.

Depending on the engagement, you may be embedded within a performance and / or test engineering team. You will be at the forefront of integrating AI into our QA ecosystem, using intelligent test generation, test execution, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics to elevate quality assurance beyond traditional boundaries.

To earn a place on our team you must be creative in your approaches and be able to implement solutions that require the use of multiple tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement, improve and augment performance test scripts using JMeter, NeoLoad, Load Runner, GraphQL, and similar tools.
  • Create and implement test automation framework using Selenium, Rest Assured, Rest Sharp, Playwright and similar tools.
  • Program in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript and Typescript.
  • Adopt an agile mindset and have experience working on projects following SCRUM.

Key Qualifications & Expectations

  • Proven knowledge of the proper performance requirements analysis and test script development across a variety of tools and environments.
  • Proven experience of test automation across a variety of tools and environments.
  • Ability to analyse a project, determine the optimal tool set, implement a benchmark test and present the results.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results in a busy and dynamic business‑focused environment.
  • Knowledge of good software development practices and current methodologies and tools.
  • Ability to contribute to developing performance testing skills and knowledge within the wider team.
  • Dedication to improvement via training, certifications or self‑study.
  • Awareness of how AI and machine learning can be applied to enhance performance testing, including intelligent test generation, predictive analytics and anomaly detection.
  • Experience with AI‑augmented QA test automation tools and frameworks to drive smarter, faster and more adaptive testing strategies.
  • Why Datacom?

    At Datacom we believe that doing good is good for business. We have maintained our local family feel whilst expanding globally across Australia and ASIA. Our brand and reputation depend on ‘proving the promise’ and we aspire to be the trusted advisor for our customers across Government and the private sector from enterprise scale to regional business. We offer our staff a competitive salary package, fantastic perks and benefits including healthcare, life insurance, discounts at local retailers and a supportive, flexible working environment. If you want to join a company making a difference, apply now!

    Key Details

  • Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type : Full‑time
  • Job function : Quality Assurance
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