QA Automation Engineer

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 3 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