Test Engineer

Showtime Consulting Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to support a PostgreSQL-based platform for a National Security customer. You will perform hands-on testing across system, integration, and user acceptance, ensuring performance, security, and operational readiness throughout build and deployment.

You’ll develop test strategies, collaborate with architects and engineers, and contribute to CI/CD practices for secure cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure, platform or systems testing.
• Experience testing database and enterprise platform solutions.
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans and test cases.
• Exposure to system, integration, operational and user acceptance testing.
• Understanding of automated testing approaches and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong defect management and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with engineering teams and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, test cases and supporting documentation.
• Execute system, integration, operational and user acceptance testing activities.
• Validate functional and operational requirements across the PostgreSQL platform solution.
• Test platform performance, resilience and high-availability requirements.
• Identify, record and manage defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and customer stakeholders to validate technical outcomes.
• Support testing activities throughout the build and deployment lifecycle.
• Produce clear and accurate test results, evidence and supporting documentation.

Skills

Infrastructure testing

Database testing

CI/CD pipelines

Test planning

Defect management

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

Enterprise platforms

Job description

Are you ready to be a part of a team that's redefining ultra-secure cloud solutions?

Join a team that’s shaping the future of cloud and cybersecurity.

At Showtime Consulting, we don’t just build ultra-secure cloud solutions—we enable organisations to thrive in the most challenging high-threat environments. If you’re truly passionate about innovation, security, and making a real impact, you’re in the right place.

We deliver security where it matters most—protecting national infrastructure, defence, and mission‑critical operations. Our solutions are trusted by leading organisations, and our team is at the forefront of innovation in ultra-secure cloud and cross‑domain security.

Our people are specialists in secure cloud, defence technology, and insider risk mitigation. We thrive in high‑stakes environments, where cybersecurity isn’t just a requirement—it’s mission‑critical. If you’re ready to contribute to industry‑leading projects and grow in a company that values trust, innovation, and resilience, explore our open roles today.

Open Roles

Company Description

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, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, and digital transformation programs.
We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high‑performing technology teams that deliver scalable, efficient, and future‑ready business solutions.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the delivery of a PostgreSQL‑based platform solution within a National Security customer environment.
This is a hands‑on testing role responsible for ensuring the platform meets its functional, performance, security and operational requirements throughout the build and deployment lifecycle.
You will develop and execute test strategies, plans and test cases across system, integration, operational and user acceptance testing, while working closely with architects, engineers and customer stakeholders to validate solution outcomes.
The role is well suited to a Test Engineer with experience across infrastructure, database or enterprise platform environments and an understanding of automated testing and CI/CD practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, test cases and supporting documentation.
• Execute system, integration, operational and user acceptance testing activities.
• Validate functional and operational requirements across the PostgreSQL platform solution.
• Test platform performance, resilience and high‑availability requirements.
• Identify, record and manage defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and customer stakeholders to validate technical outcomes.
• Support testing activities throughout the build and deployment lifecycle.
• Support implementation readiness and operational acceptance activities.
• Produce clear and accurate test results, evidence and supporting documentation.

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, platform or systems testing.
• Experience testing database and enterprise platform solutions.
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans and detailed test cases.
• Experience across system, integration, operational and user acceptance testing.
• Understanding of automated testing approaches and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong defect management and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within secure government or National Security environments.
• Experience testing PostgreSQL or similar enterprise database platforms.
• Exposure to performance and resilience testing.
• Understanding of high‑availability platform environments.
• Experience working alongside DevOps or platform engineering teams.
• Exposure to automated testing within CI/CD environments.

Our Values Shape Everything We Do

Security

Essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring the company's technology cannot be compromised.

Critical for building trust with stakeholders and maintaining ethical standards in all operations, especially in such sensitive sectors.

Necessary for staying ahead of technological advancements and threats, ensuring solutions are cutting‑edge and effective.

Demonstrates dedication to the mission, the safety and security of clients’ data, and the success of their operations.

Important for providing reliable and consistent service, which is crucial for defense and intelligence operations that depend on continuity and dependability.

Fuels the drive to excel, innovate, and overcome challenges. It's the emotional investment in the mission and the work, which can inspire teams and lead to exceptional outcomes.