Test Automation Engineer (Gen AI exposure)

About The Role

As a Test Automation Engineer (Gen AI exposure), you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of applications through robust test strategies and hands-on automation. You will be a valued member of the QA and Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• Design, document, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans aligned with business and technical requirements
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium with TestNG frameworks
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing across applications
• Collaborate closely with Agile teams to identify defects early and support continuous improvement
• Contribute to quality initiatives by improving automation coverage, frameworks, and best practices

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• At least 1-2 years of strong understanding of the software testing lifecycle, including test strategy, planning, and execution
• Hands-on experience in test automation using Selenium with TestNG
• Experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python for test automation
• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment

These will help you stand out

• Understanding of Generative AI concepts, including LLMs, prompt engineering, or agentic AI
• Exposure to or experience with GenAI testing frameworks
• Domain knowledge in retirement or financial services
• A proactive mindset with the ability to continuously improve testing practices

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 37,350 - 59,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.