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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