SC Cleared Test Engineer (AI)
Rate - 650 (A day)
Duration - 6 Months (Initially)
Location - London (Hybrid)
Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Engineer (AI) to play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions within a complex, enterprise-scale environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead testing strategy across cutting-edge AI systems, ensuring robust validation, strong governance, and continuous quality improvement across digital platforms.
The Role
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will operate at a strategic level, shaping testing approaches for AI and data services while remaining hands-on across automation, validation, and delivery pipelines.
You will:
- Lead the design and execution of end-to-end test strategies across AI and digital programmes
- Ensure quality across AI models, data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based services
- Embed test-driven (TDD) and behaviour-driven (BDD) practices within engineering teams
- Drive improvements in automation frameworks and testing tools
- Provide expert oversight on AI model validation, including Generative AI and RAG solutions
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
- Mentor and coach engineers to build strong testing capability across teams
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver testing strategies aligned to organisational standards
- Lead AI testing, validation, and evaluation frameworks
- Integrate testing within CI/CD and DevOps pipelines
- Champion modern testing approaches, including AI-led and predictive testing techniques
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, product, and leadership
- Oversee defect management, quality metrics, and release assurance
- Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and performance standards
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
- Strong experience delivering quality assurance for AI / ML solutions across the full lifecycle
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft-based environments (e.g. Azure testing tools, AI platforms)
- Proficiency in one or more: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or R
- Proven experience in:
- AI / Generative AI testing
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solution validation (e.g. RAGAS framework)
- CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based test integration
- Ability to define and implement AI testing strategies and model validation frameworks
- Strong understanding of:
- Functional and non-functional testing
- Accessibility, security, and performance testing
- Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments
- Active SC Clearance (mandatory)