QE AI Engineer

The team you'll be working with: As a QE AI Engineer, you will join a Quality Engineering team focused on modern software delivery, automation, and AI-enabled engineering across the SDLC. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with strong software development and Quality Engineering experience who can contribute to the design, build, and improvement of modern QE solutions. You will work across test automation, engineering quality, and AI-enabled accelerators that support delivery teams in improving quality, speed, and efficiency. You will help develop reusable QE assets, frameworks, and tooling, while working closely with engineers, testers, and stakeholders to embed quality earlier in the lifecycle. You will also support the adoption of AI/GenAI capabilities in practical QE use cases such as test generation, defect analysis, and quality reporting. What you'll be doing: Design, build, test, and maintain quality engineering solutions across the SDLCContribute to the development and enhancement of reusable QE assets, accelerators, and automation frameworksApply a shift-left approach by helping teams embed quality practices earlier in the development lifecycleBuild and support automation across web, API, and non-functional testingContribute to AI-enabled QE use cases such as: test case generationtest data preparation and augmentationdefect analysisquality metrics and reportingengineering productivity toolingWork with structured and unstructured data to support AI and quality engineering solutionsEvaluate the effectiveness of automation and AI-enabled solutions, and recommend practical improvementsMonitor and report on progress, identify issues, and help resolve delivery and engineering challengesCollaborate with developers, product teams, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutionsParticipate in reviews of code, design, and test solutionsSupport and mentor team members where appropriate, including sharing knowledge of modern QE and AI-assisted engineering practices What experience you'll bring: Relevant experience in software engineering, SDET, Quality Engineering, or test automation rolesStrong hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test solutionsExperience contributing to software delivery across the full SDLC, not limited to test executionExperience working with at least one modern programming language such as Python (is a MUST), Java, JavaScript/Typescript or C#Experience with web, API, and non-functional testing approachesExperience using CI/CD pipelines to integrate and run automated testsGood understanding of object-oriented programming principles and modern engineering practicesExperience working with Git-based source control and collaborative development workflowsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently under general direction and collaborate effectively as part of a team AI / GenAI experience We are looking for someone with practical experience or strong exposure to AI-enabled engineering solutions, ideally in testing, automation, or developer productivity use cases. This may include experience with: AI application patterns Retrieval-Augmentation Generation (RAG)prompt engineeringtool callingagentic workflowsevaluation of LLM-based outputs Frameworks and orchestration LangChainLangGraphCrewAI Models and platforms OpenAI and/or Azure OpenAI Vector search and retrieval Weaviate or equivalent vector database technology Data and model support selecting and preparing data for AI-enabled solutionsevaluating model or workflow outputsidentifying opportunities to improve data quality and model effectiveness Typical QE use cases test generationdefect analysisquality reportingknowledge retrieval engineering support tooling Experience with fine-tuning LLMs is beneficial but not required. Nice to have Experience with contract testing frameworks, preferably PactExperience building end-to-end automation frameworks from scratchExperience deploying Python services using frameworks such as Django or FastAPIFamiliarity with GunicornFamiliarity with Microsoft Entra IDExperience with browser-based agent tooling such as Browser UseExperience contributing to reusable internal tools, accelerators, or QE assetsExperience mentoring junior engineers or supporting capability uplift within a team Who we are: At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow. what we'll offer you: We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options. You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Job SummaryJob number: 12be9d2d2d99440Date posted : 2026-07-31Profession: Technical EngineeringEmployment type: