Automation Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

Position Description:

At CGI were redefining what quality means in the age of AI and automation. As a Test Engineer youll play a key role in delivering complex high-impact testing programmes that shape how our clients achieve excellence at scale. Youll combine deep technical expertise with innovation and leadership enhancing automation frameworks applying AI-driven techniques and mentoring the next generation of test professionals. This is your opportunity to influence the future of quality engineering across multiple industries driving outcomes that matter while growing your own career within a truly collaborative environment.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of our programmes candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance upon application. We welcome applications from candidates across the UK and Northern Ireland. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model however on-site requirements vary by project so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As a Test Engineer at CGI youll take ownership of quality across large-scale transformation programmes defining and leading test strategies that embed automation performance engineering and AI-enhanced testing practices. Youll collaborate closely with developers architects and business stakeholders to design intelligent frameworks and ensure testing is seamlessly integrated into Agile and DevOps pipelines. Working alongside CGIs community of experts youll influence our clients testing maturity while helping to shape CGIs own approach to AI-enabled quality engineering.

Lead & Deliver: Define implement and lead test strategies for complex programmes ensuring quality is built into every stage of delivery.
Innovate & Automate: Design and enhance automation frameworks with intelligent test generation adaptive execution and self-healing capabilities.
Collaborate & Integrate: Work cross-functionally with developers architects and business leads to embed testing into CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Apply AI Thoughtfully: Use AI tools to generate test cases enhance coverage and drive smarter data-led testing decisions.
Mentor & Empower: Support and develop engineers and test leads fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning.
Measure & Improve: Track test metrics and outcomes demonstrating measurable value and driving continuous enhancement across engagements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Youll bring a proven track record in test engineering combining hands-on technical depth with the ability to lead innovate and influence. Youll thrive in collaborative environments with a passion for automation AI in testing and the continuous pursuit of quality excellence.

Extensive experience in test engineering across multiple domains.
Expertise in automation frameworks (e.g. Selenium Playwright Cypress or similar).
Strong coding/scripting skills in Java Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Experience applying AI techniques such as intelligent test generation or defect prediction.
Familiarity with performance load and security testing.
Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps delivery models.
Proven experience leading test teams or mentoring others.
Knowledge of cloud testing (AWS Azure or hybrid environments).
ISTQB Advanced certification and experience testing AI/ML systems (desirable).

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Skills:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Java
• Test Design

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.