Automation Engineer: AI & API Testing Innovator

Insight; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight is seeking a QA Automation Engineer in Manchester to design and implement robust test automation frameworks. The role focuses on API automation, using RestAssured or equivalent, and leveraging Postman tooling for API validation.

A strong emphasis on AI testing practices and AI agents is desirable, with collaboration across development and QA teams to uphold quality standards. The position will contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools, supporting reliable

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on API automation with RestAssured or equivalent.
• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman.
• Knowledge of AI testing methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Develop and maintain API automation scripts (RestAssured or equivalent).
• Utilize tools like Postman or Bruno for API testing.
• Apply AI testing methodologies and practices.
• Experience with AI Agents highly desirable.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure quality standards.
• Investigate, log, and track software defects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools.

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

RestAssured

Postman

Bruno

Job description

Insight is seeking a QA Automation Engineer in Manchester to design and implement robust test automation frameworks. The role focuses on API automation, using RestAssured or equivalent, and leveraging Postman tooling for API validation.

A strong emphasis on AI testing practices and AI agents is desirable, with collaboration across development and QA teams to uphold quality standards. The position will contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools, supporting reliable