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We are looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and security of our Core AI Services.
You will help validate distributed, cloud-native services and public APIs that form the foundation for enterprise AI capabilities. This role demands deep technical skill and a passion for delivering robust, secure, and ethical AI services at scale.
You’ll be a part of a Scrum team and work closely with developers and architects to design effective validation strategies, automated testing frameworks, and AI-specific evaluation tools - with a builder mindset - rapid prototyping and continuous improvement with agility of a start-up
Key Responsibilities
* Perform functional, performance, and security testing on cloud-native services deployed on Microsoft Azure.
* Design and implement automated test suites for APIs, service components, and AI pipelines.
* Automate the evaluation of AI system outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety of responses.
* Collaborate with developers and data scientists to establish service-level quality metrics and observability hooks.
* Validate services against AI regulatory frameworks and ensure traceability, fairness, and robustness in outcomes.
* Participate in threat modelling and security validation of exposed APIs and AI services.
* Provide feedback early in the lifecycle to reduce defects and improve design.
* Mentor junior testers, encourage continuous learning, and contribute to a culture of innovation.
Requirements
* AI & Cloud Expertise
* Familiarity with LLM evaluation techniques, output scoring, and validation frameworks.
* Understanding of key concepts such as prompt engineering, RAG, model orchestration, and hallucination detection.
* Experience in testing for accuracy, relevance, and consistency of AI model predictions/generations
* Defining Performance Metrics for AI services and testing for the same
* Awareness of AI safety, bias detection, and explainability techniques.
* Experience ensuring compliance with AI regulations and standards (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act).
* Strong belief in ethical AI practices, transparency, and end-user trust.
Core Skills And Qualifications
* 12+ years of experience in software testing, QA, or validation roles for cloud-native applications using Microsoft and .NET technologies.
* Proficient in designing automated testing frameworks
* Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized test environments.
* Strong understanding of API testing, performance profiling, and security testing (including OWASP top 10).
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges and propose scalable solutions.
* Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating across global R&D locations
* Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
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