Manager, AI Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Technology & Transformation, Solutions

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Deloitte provide premium quality engineering services to a wide range of global clients, solving the most complex testing challenges on their most significant and highest profile IT change programmes. Our team has grown rapidly over recent years, and continues to do so, combining a wealth of deep industry knowledge with both business advisory experience and technical expertise.

Our proposition differs from our competitors as we are not purely delivery focused, we pride ourselves on providing a more consultative and strategic approach to quality engineering which results in our clients experiencing a premium service and gaining higher value outcomes.

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We’re looking for Managers who enjoy leading strong QE teams and influencing how quality is built into AI-based solutions from the ground up. As AI becomes a core part of most upcoming programmes, you’ll play a key role in shaping how quality is assured and measured across the AI SDLC, working closely with data scientists, engineers and business stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for making practical decisions around model and data quality, addressing challenges like bias and drift. Along the way, you’ll stay at the forefront of the field by exploring emerging tools and technologies in AI quality assurance, while championing the value of AI testing across the wider Deloitte community, helping our teams and clients deliver complex, AI-based programmes with confidence and credibility.

You might find yourself:

• Designing and delivering AI QA approach for Traditional AI and Generative AI systems, aligned to the AI development lifecycle and client objectives.
• Developing structured test cases to evaluate model behavior, performance and risk across a range of use cases, including edge cases and adversarial scenarios.
• Validating input and output data across AI pipelines, assessing completeness, consistency, correctness and relevance
• Supporting and governing test data preparation, validation and augmentation, including the creation of representative datasets
• Implementing AI test automation strategies, selecting appropriate frameworks and approaches to enable scalable, repeatable and efficient testing of AI systems.
• Apply appropriate tools and techniques for model observability and evaluation.
• Analyse AI model behavior and outputs to identify ethical, fairness and responsible AI risks
• Collaborating closely with data scientists, DevOps and delivery teams to embed AI testing practices early and consistently across the development lifecycle.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You’re curious, collaborative, and hands-on.

You know AI systems are different to conventional systems and require a tailored QA approach to handle characteristics such as non-determinism. You’re comfortable moving beyond simple pass/fail thinking, bringing clarity to complex problems through strong communication and helping teams build confidence in AI systems through effective, real-world quality engineering.

• In-depth knowledge of Traditional AI and Generative AI model architectures, including training processes and lifecycle considerations.
• Knowledge of AI testing methodologies, including specialised techniques for testing AI models and relevant evaluation metrics.
• Experience in test automation for AI systems, including strategy, design and implementation.
• Ability to perform data analysis to ensure quality and adherence to relevant data compliance standards.
• Ability to identify and assess ethical, fairness and responsible AI risks within AI-enabled systems.
• Knowledge of AI model monitoring, including drift detection, performance tracking and ongoing model evaluation.
• Advanced data preparation and augmentation capabilities to support AI testing scenarios.
• Experience analysing AI model behaviour and outputs, and embedding findings into quality, risk and assurance decisions.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong experience using test management tools (e.g. JIRA) to govern quality activities at engagement level.
• Client-facing experience, including stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Proficiency in driving adherence to testing governance, including documentation controls and sign-off readiness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, influence and mentor teams.

Desirable Skills

• Proven track record delivering within a top-tier consultancy environment.
• ISTQB Certified Tester – AI Testing.
• Experience administering and governing test management tools (e.g. HP ALM, Zephyr).
• Experience working in agile teams, using tools such as Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

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“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Consulting

"I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about.” - Rhiannon, Consulting

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Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Belfast or Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

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