Senior QA Automation Engineer with AI Exp.

Senior QA Automation Engineer With AI Exp

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer with AI Exp, you will make an impact by leading automation testing efforts across multiple Agile teams, ensuring robust quality assurance practices and high-performing software solutions. You will be a valued member of the QEA team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and offshore teams to support enterprise-level initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with product and business stakeholders to understand and validate business requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to test and verify that solutions meet functional expectations.
• Define testing strategies, manage QA team activities, and lead test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Communicate testing progress, results, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with Agile teams including development, product management, and operations.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues related to testing.

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 3 days a week in a Cognizant office located in Hartford, CT. 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 youre 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:

• 7+ years of hands-on testing experience in automation (Selenium).
• Understanding of AI concepts and the non-deterministic nature of testing.
• 5+ years of experience leading and representing QA across multiple scrum teams.
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies, preferably SAFe.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in onshore/offshore support models.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts.

This will help you stand out:

• Experience with Salesforce testing.
• Background in healthcare domain projects.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level QA tools and automation frameworks.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in QA practices.

We're excited to meet professionals who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to applyeven if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.

Salary and other compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 10/10/2025. The annual salary for this position is between $53,477$92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.

Work authorization:

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, youre empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each others experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us Cognizant is one of the worlds leading professional services companies, transforming clients business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes Worlds Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as youll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.