AI Automation Engineer

**AI Automation Engineer** (Contract)Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension)Location: London/Hybrid (3 days on site)Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidatesAbout the RoleWe are launching a Proof of Concept (POC) to assess the feasibility of test automation using UiPath, and we need a skilled Automation Engineer to lead this initiative. Your expertise will drive the development of automated testing solutions for our banking applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in our software processes.Key Responsibilities:1. Technical: – Design and implement a POC framework for test automation using UiPath. – Develop and maintain automated test scripts for financial software applications. – Execute automated test suites to validate functionality, performance, reliability, and security. – Review software requirements and design documents to ensure testability. – Establish and maintain best practises and guidelines for test automation in the finance industry. – Evaluate UiPath\’s test automation capabilities, including CI/CD integration.2. Business Analysis: – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and design comprehensive test cases. – Consult with the Business Analyst team to review test requirements and identify use-cases for validation. – Act as a key facilitator, bridging communication between stakeholders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and the development team.3. Collaboration and Management: – Work closely with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to gather feedback and requirements. – Present findings and recommendations based on POC outcomes to key stakeholders. – Provide technical guidance and support to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Required Skills & Experience:Proven experience in UiPath development and test automation.Strong understanding of RPA concepts, test automation strategies, and QA methodologies.Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, VB.NET, or C#.Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Azure DevOps).Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication and collaboration abilities.Experience in integration and end-to-end testing.Familiarity with capital markets and investment banking is a plus.Knowledge of automated testing tools beyond UiPath (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman).Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or relevant experience.Solid experience in the IT industry with hands-on automation delivery.UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Software Testing Engineer Professional) preferred.Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.