QA Automation Engineer (Generative AI)

Cognizant; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in the United Kingdom is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Generative AI and modern automation frameworks. You will drive QA initiatives using AI-powered testing solutions and hands-on testing experience. Based in Burgess Hill, the role requires 3 days on-site weekly.

You will collaborate with development teams to improve test coverage, analyze results, and mentor junior automation staff. Experience with Playwright, API testing, and CI/CD integration is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Generative AI

Prompt engineering

Python

Pytest

Automation utilities

Node.js

ES6+

Playwright

Playwright API testing

RestAssured/Karate

API validation

BDD

AI-powered testing

Tools

Git

Job description

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

• 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

• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications in software testing
• Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI model integration
• Proficient in Python programming for test automation and scripting
• Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)
• Ability to develop custom automation utilities and tools
• Experience with Node.js ecosystem for testing
• Understanding of modern ES6+ features
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing
• API testing capabilities within Playwright
• Expertise in API testing using RestAssured (Java) or Karate framework
• RESTful API validation and automation
• Data-driven testing and BDD approach
• 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)