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AWS QA Automation Engineer – Serverless & AI Testing

Posted 3 weeks ago by Fairfield Consultancy Services Limited (UK)

Summary: We are seeking an experienced AWS QA Engineer for a 4–6 month contract focused on application modernization and AI-driven testing in London, UK. The role involves testing cloud-native, serverless applications using AWS technologies and AI-assisted testing tools. Key responsibilities include designing test strategies, developing automated test suites, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong QA automation experience in cloud-native environments, hands-on experience with various AWS services, and expertise in API testing. Strong analytical skills and a passion for quality engineering are essential for success in this role.

Detailed Description From Employer:

Hiring: AWS QA Engineer – App Modernization & AI-Driven Testing

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 4–6 Months Contract

We are looking for an experienced AWS QA Engineer to join a large-scale application modernization program. This role focuses on testing cloud-native, serverless, and event-driven applications on AWS while leveraging AI-assisted testing capabilities through AWS Kiro.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute test strategies for AWS serverless applications
  • Validate solutions built using:
    • AWS Lambda
    • API Gateway
    • Amazon EventBridge
    • Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
    • DynamoDB
    • Amazon S3
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites for:
    • APIs
    • Event-driven workflows
    • Streaming data processing
    • Data persistence and validation
  • Support application modernization initiatives through:
    • Functional Testing
    • Regression Testing
    • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • Leverage AI-assisted testing tools (AWS Kiro preferred) for:
    • Test case generation
    • Test data creation
    • Automated validation and defect detection
  • Execute performance, resilience, and security testing for serverless workloads
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows

Required Skills

  • Strong QA Automation experience in cloud-native environments
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, EventBridge, Kinesis, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3
  • Experience testing event-driven and serverless architectures
  • API testing expertise using Postman or similar tools
  • Experience with automation frameworks such as Jest, Java/Spring Boot, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of microservices and API-first architectures
  • Experience with distributed systems testing and data validation

Nice to Have

  • AWS Kiro or AI-assisted testing experience
  • BDD frameworks (Cucumber)
  • GitHub Actions or Jenkins
  • AWS CDK validation
  • CloudWatch monitoring
  • Kafka / Amazon MSK
  • Performance and Security Testing
  • AWS Certifications (Developer Associate / Cloud Practitioner)

What We're Looking For

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Passion for quality engineering and modern testing practices
  • Experience working on enterprise-scale AWS transformation programs

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit?

Rate:
£0/year
Location:
London
IR35 Status:
Undetermined
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

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