QA Automation Engineer - GenAI

Job Title:QA Automation Engineer - GenAI Experience
Location: Burgess Hill - 5 days per week onsite
Salary/Rate: £295 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 03/08/2026
Job Type: Contract - 6 months

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer with GenAI knowledge to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Generative AI, modern automation frameworks, and hands-on AI experience. The ideal candidate will drive quality assurance initiatives using cutting-edge technologies and AI-powered testing solutions.

? Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, JavaScript, and Playwright
? Implement AI-powered testing solutions to enhance test coverage and efficiency
? Create and execute API tests using RestAssured or Karate frameworks
? Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
? Analyze test results and provide actionable insights
? Mentor junior team members on automation best practices
? Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

? Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications in software testing
? Experience implementing AI-driven test automation solutions
? Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI model integration

Python - MUST HAVE
? Proficient in Python programming for test automation and scripting
? Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)
? Ability to develop custom automation utilities and tools

JavaScript - GOOD TO HAVE
? Strong JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills
? Experience with Node.js ecosystem for testing
? Understanding of modern ES6+ features

Playwright - MUST HAVE
? Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing
? Cross-browser testing implementation
? Page Object Model design patterns
? API testing capabilities within Playwright

RestAssured / Karate - GOOD TO HAVE
? Expertise in API testing using RestAssured (Java) or Karate framework
? RESTful API validation and automation
? Data-driven testing and BDD approach
? JSON/XML response validation

Hands-on AI Experience
? Hands-on experience integrating AI into testing workflows
? Understanding of AI/ML testing challenges and solutions
? Experience with AI-powered test generation or analysis tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
? Strong experience in software testing and automation
? Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
? Experience with version control systems (Git)
? Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
? Strong communication and collaboration abilities
? Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment

NICE TO HAVE
? Experience in financial services or payments industry
? Knowledge of security testing practices
? Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
? Performance testing experience

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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