QA Automation Engineer (Generative AI)

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. Role requires working from office in Burgess Hill 5 days a week. Key Responsibilities: • 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 Key Skills and Experience : ▸ Generative AI • 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 • 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