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AI Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

Summary

Test Engineer validating AI/ML systems, Generative AI, and RAG pipelines in Microsoft/Azure environments with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:
  • Strong experience delivering quality assurance for AI/ML solutions across the full lifecycle
  • Hands-on expertise with Microsoft-based environments, including Azure testing tools and AI platforms
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or R
  • Proven experience in AI and Generative AI testing
  • Proven experience in RAG solution validation, including RAGAS framework
  • Proven experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based test integration
  • Ability to define and implement AI testing strategies and model validation frameworks
  • Strong understanding of functional and non-functional testing
  • Strong understanding of accessibility, security, and performance testing
  • Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments
  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and execution of end-to-end test strategies across AI and digital programmes
  • Ensure quality across AI models, data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based services
  • Embed test-driven development and behaviour-driven development practices within engineering teams
  • Drive improvements in automation frameworks and testing tools
  • Provide expert oversight on AI model validation, including Generative AI and RAG solutions
  • Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
  • Mentor and coach engineers to build strong testing capability across teams
  • Define and deliver testing strategies aligned to organisational standards
  • Lead AI testing, validation, and evaluation frameworks
  • Integrate testing within CI/CD and DevOps pipelines
  • Champion modern testing approaches, including AI-led and predictive testing techniques
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, product, and leadership
  • Oversee defect management, quality metrics, and release assurance
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and performance standards
Technologies:
  • AI
  • Azure
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • DevOps
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • RAG
  • SQL
  • Security
  • TDD

More:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer (AI) to play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions within a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is an exciting 6-month initial contract based in London on a hybrid working pattern, inside IR35 and requiring use of an umbrella company. We offer the opportunity to lead testing strategy across cutting-edge AI systems, with a focus on robust validation, strong governance, and continuous quality improvement across digital platforms.

last updated 32 week of 2026

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