Software Engineer in Test

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Role: SDET Engineer (AI-enabled Testing)

Job Type: Contracting

Location: Manchester

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

Are you looking to combine software testing expertise with AI‑driven approaches to improve quality and efficiency in modern engineering environments?

We have an exciting opportunity for you – SDET Engineer (AI‑enabled Testing)!

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Eager to collaborate and contribute to a dynamic team environment.
• Ready to tackle challenges head-on with a proactive mindset.
• Committed to achieving excellence and delivering impactful results in every interaction.

The Role

As an SDET Engineer (AI‑enabled Testing), you will contribute to end‑to‑end quality engineering by combining manual, automated, and AI‑assisted testing approaches. You will help embed quality across the development lifecycle, improve test effectiveness, and support delivery of stable, high‑quality releases within a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and executing test strategies across API, data, and application layers.
• Developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using modern tools and practices.
• Applying AI‑assisted testing techniques to improve coverage, efficiency, and defect detection.
• Optimizing regression test suites using risk‑based and data‑driven approaches.
• Managing the full defect lifecycle, including reporting, prioritisation, and resolution tracking.
• Validating data products across real‑time, near‑real‑time, and batch processing scenarios.
• Collaborating with developers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams to ensure quality throughout delivery.
• Supporting continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Exploring emerging QA technologies such as intelligent automation and predictive testing.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with test frameworks such as PyTest.
• Understanding of software testing principles, including API, exploratory, and data testing.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Playwright and BDD frameworks (e.g., Gherkin).
• Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts and their application in testing.
• Understanding of data validation techniques and working with structured datasets.
• Ability to analyse problems and design effective testing solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile teams.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Exposure to AI-assisted testing, including test case generation and intelligent test optimisation
• Familiarity with self-healing automation concepts and smart test frameworks
• Experience with SQL, Big Query , DBT, Kafka or database validation.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practises.
• Knowledge of performance testing and identifying system bottlenecks.
• Interest in emerging QA trends such as Agentic AI, predictive testing and intelligent automation.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in.

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Next Steps:

Application Process

1. Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - UKI.recruitment@tcs.com
2. Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
3. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
4. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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