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

Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)

Datacom • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
6 hours ago
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Principal Consultant AI (Performance Testing & Test Automation)

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Description

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.

The Details

We have over 6,200 people across our global offices, and generate an annual revenue of over $1.2 billion, making us one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies. We have extensive expertise in operating data centres, providing IT services, software engineering and application management, as well as payroll and customer service design and operations. We are committed to hiring, developing and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Consultant within the Professional Services team your skills will be used across a wide breadth of challenging projects.

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 prioritizing 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.

Great! What skills do I need?

  • Implement, improve and augment performance test scripts using JMeter, NeoLoad, LoadRunner, GraphQL and similar tools.
  • Create and implement a test automation framework using Selenium, RestAssured, RestSharp, Playwright and similar tools.
  • Programming languages : Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.
  • Agile mindset and experience of working on projects following SCRUM.

In addition to a proven track record in leading web and API test automation, performance testing and optimisation initiatives, we highly value experience with AI‑enhanced testing practices. Familiarity with AI‑driven tools for intelligent test case generation, anomaly detection and predictive performance modelling will set you apart. Your ability to integrate machine learning insights into performance engineering workflows will help us push the boundaries of quality assurance and deliver smarter, faster and more resilient solutions.

We will ask you to show us your :

  • Proven knowledge of the proper performance requirements analysis and test script development across a variety of tools and environments.
  • Proven knowledge 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.
  • Proven 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 such as 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!

    Seniority Level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

    Quality Assurance

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