Job Description

Experienced Test Lead responsible for test planning, execution, defect management, and release assurance across enterprise projects.

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30th July, 2026

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Company Description

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Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, data, DevSecOps, platform engineering, testing, and digital transformation programs.

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We partner with major organisations to build high-performing technology teams and deliver innovative technology solutions that improve quality, reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to join a high-performing delivery and quality assurance team.

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This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the quality, stability, and successful delivery of technology solutions across complex enterprise environments. You will play a key role in test planning, test execution, defect management, and release assurance activities, working closely with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, and delivery leads.

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The ideal candidate will bring strong software testing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proven track record of ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, test cases, and validation activities across project and delivery initiatives.
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- Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.
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- Verify delivered solutions meet documented business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
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- Execute test scenarios and accurately document test outcomes and evidence.
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- Identify, record, track, and support the resolution of defects throughout the delivery lifecycle.
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- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues.
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- Assess solution quality, risks, and readiness for deployment.
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- Provide test reporting, quality metrics, and status updates to project and delivery teams.
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- Contribute to release assurance activities and provide quality sign-off recommendations for deployments.
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- Support test data preparation, environment validation, and testing readiness activities.
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- Ensure testing artefacts and documentation are maintained in accordance with project and governance standards.
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- Participate in defect triage, risk assessments, and quality review activities.
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- Collaborate with delivery, technology, and business teams to support successful project outcomes.
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- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and quality assurance practices.
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30th July, 2026

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Company Description

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Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, data, DevSecOps, platform engineering, testing, and digital transformation programs.

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We partner with major organisations to build high-performing technology teams and deliver innovative technology solutions that improve quality, reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to join a high-performing delivery and quality assurance team.

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This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the quality, stability, and successful delivery of technology solutions across complex enterprise environments. You will play a key role in test planning, test execution, defect management, and release assurance activities, working closely with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, and delivery leads.

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The ideal candidate will bring strong software testing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proven track record of ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, test cases, and validation activities across project and delivery initiatives.
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- Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.
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- Verify delivered solutions meet documented business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
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- Execute test scenarios and accurately document test outcomes and evidence.
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- Identify, record, track, and support the resolution of defects throughout the delivery lifecycle.
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- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues.
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- Assess solution quality, risks, and readiness for deployment.
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- Provide test reporting, quality metrics, and status updates to project and delivery teams.
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- Contribute to release assurance activities and provide quality sign-off recommendations for deployments.
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- Support test data preparation, environment validation,



and testing readiness activities.
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- Ensure testing artefacts and documentation are maintained in accordance with project and governance standards.
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- Participate in defect triage, risk assessments, and quality review activities.
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- Collaborate with delivery, technology, and business teams to support successful project outcomes.
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- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and quality assurance practices.
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What You'll Need

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- Experience working as a Test Analyst, QA Analyst, Software Tester, or similar quality assurance role.
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- Strong experience in test planning, test execution, and validation activities.
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- Proven experience verifying solutions against business and technical requirements.
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- Strong defect management experience, including defect identification, tracking, reporting, and resolution support.
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- Experience producing test plans, test cases, test scripts, test evidence, and test reports.
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- Experience supporting release and deployment activities through quality assurance processes.
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- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
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- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
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- Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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- Ability to work effectively across business, project, and technical teams.
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- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
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Desirable Skills

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- Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery environments.
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- Experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or ALM.
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- Knowledge of non-functional testing including performance, accessibility, security, or usability testing.
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- Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology transformation programs.
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- Understanding of release management and deployment governance processes.
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- Exposure to automation testing tools and frameworks.
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- Experience working within regulated or large enterprise environments.
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Why Join Us?

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- Work on enterprise-scale technology and transformation initiatives.
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- Play a key role in ensuring quality outcomes across critical business solutions.
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- Collaborate with experienced delivery, technology, and quality assurance professionals.
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- Gain exposure to complex technology environments and high-profile projects.
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- Influence testing standards, quality practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Security Clearance Requirement Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active NV1 security clearance.

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📌 Test Lead (Canberra)
🏢 Showtime Consulting
📍 Canberra