Job Title: AI QA Test Lead Location: Cambridge - on-site 3 days a week Salary/Rate: Up to £590/day inside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Job Type: Contract We are looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking AI QA Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and security of our Core AI Services for our client in the insurance sector. 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.. 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: 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