Company Description DataZen Consulting helps organizations turn complex, messy data into transparent, actionable insights through data analytics, business intelligence, and data engineering solutions. The company designs dashboards, data pipelines, and governance frameworks that give leaders visibility into real performance and trends. DataZen is a DMP2-approved BuyICT panel supplier for ICT Labour Hire and Professional and Consulting Services, working closely with government and mid-market clients.

In addition to data solutions, the team provides CRM/Salesforce consulting, project management, and AI training, offering end-to-end support for data-driven transformation.

Role Description The Functional Automation Tester will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to validate application functionality and system integration. Day-to-day activities include reviewing requirements and user stories, creating test plans and test cases, performing regression and functional testing, and documenting defects clearly in tracking tools. The role involves collaborating with developers, business analysts, and project managers to refine acceptance criteria, improve test coverage, and support continuous integration and delivery practices.

This is a contract, on-site role based in Canberra,



working closely with client stakeholders to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

- Strong experience in functional testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing of web and enterprise applications.
- Hands-on skills in test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar), including scripting and maintenance of automated test suites.
- Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) and clear documentation of test results and defects.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Git) to integrate automated tests into deployment workflows.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on quality and reliability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience testing data-driven, analytics, or integration solutions is highly regarded; prior work with government or regulated environments is an advantage.

📌 Functional Automation Tester (Canberra)
🏢 Datazen Consulting
📍 Canberra