AI Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking an AI Test Engineer (SC Clearance) based in Canary Wharf, London, for a role focusing on designing and executing AI testing and evaluation frameworks. You will work with Python and PyTest to build automated test suites and validation pipelines.

The contract is UK-based, offering a daily rate of £700 inside IR35, with a contract until December 2026 and a strong chance of extension.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required (must have worked in government within the last 12 months).
• Proven experience in AI testing and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly PyTest.
• Familiarity with AI-related quality attributes and evaluation metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop testing and evaluation frameworks for AI applications.
• Execute tests and analyse AI-specific quality attributes, including accuracy and robustness.
• Utilise Python and PyTest to create automated test suites and validation pipelines.
• Collaborate with data science teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with government standards and regulations.
• Document testing processes and results for stakeholder review.

Skills

Python programming

AI testing

Test planning

Evaluation frameworks

SC Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications in software testing or AI technologies

Tools

PyTest

Job description

AI Test Engineer (SC Clearance)

Location:

Canary Wharf, London

About the Role / Job Summary:

The AI Test Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, planning, and executing tests and evaluation frameworks for AI. Candidates should possess hands-on experience in AI-assisted testing, with a strong emphasis on Python programming and the use of testing frameworks such as PyTest. This position offers a daily rate of £700, inside IR35, with a contract running until the end of December 2026, and a strong chance of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop testing and evaluation frameworks for AI applications.
• Execute tests and analyse AI-specific quality attributes, including accuracy and robustness.
• Utilise Python and PyTest to create automated test suites and validation pipelines.
• Collaborate with data science teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with government standards and regulations.
• Document testing processes and results for stakeholder review.

Qualifications:

• Active SC Clearance required (must have worked in government within the last 12 months).
• Proven experience in AI testing and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly PyTest.
• Familiarity with AI-related quality attributes and evaluation metrics.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in software testing or AI technologies are advantageous.

Experience Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in designing and executing tests for AI applications.
• Background in data science project delivery is preferred.
• Experience analysing AI systems and their performance metrics.