QA Automation Engineer with Gen AI

*Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.*
About The Role
As a
QA Automation Engineer with AI
, you will make an impact by leading quality assurance efforts for AI powered solutions, applying strong automation skills and rigorous testing practices to validate intelligent agent behavior. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and collaborate closely with developers, AI engineers, product owners, and offshore partners to ensure accuracy, reliability, and high quality user experiences in AI-driven platforms.
In This Role, You Will

• Develop, execute, and analyze automated tests using Selenium, Java, and JavaScript.
• Testing activities within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Validate AI agent outputs, including topic and action accuracy, and iterate based on real world interaction patterns.
• Test APIs, integrations, and complex system workflows.
• Generate prompts and leverage Test Center for automated prompt execution.
• Apply strong testing methodologies to ensure robust test coverage.
• Collaborate with teams in an onshore/offshore delivery model.

Work model: Onsite
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work life balance through our wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days in a client or Cognizant office in Irving, TX, CA.
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

• Minimum 6+ years of overall experience in software QA.
• Hands on experience developing, executing, and analyzing automation tests using Selenium, Java, and JavaScript.
• Experience testing APIs and data integrations.
• Experience in test automation design and execution.
• Understanding of Generative AI concepts, including LLMs, prompt engineering, or agentic AI
• Exposure to or experience with Gen AI testing frameworks
• Ability to validate and test topic/action accuracy, refine results, and ensure realistic user interaction data.
• Experience with prompt generation and leveraging Test Center for prompt execution.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles; experience in SAFe Agile environments.
• Experience working in an onshore/offshore model.
• Experience with Rational Tool Suite, JIRA, or similar test management tools.

These will help you stand out

• Experience testing customer support or contact center systems.
• Healthcare industry experience.

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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future\*