About the role
We are seeking an AI Test Automation Engineer to champion our automation testing and AI testing initiatives. You will drive advanced automation frameworks using Playwright while leveraging generative AI models and intelligent assistants to accelerate test creation, enhance test coverage, and enforce robust CI/CD quality gates across complex insurance and retirement systems.
In this role, you will
- Drive automation-first quality strategy and lead automation solutions across programs.
- Develop and implement GenAI-powered solutions for automated test design, code generation, execution, and defect analysis.
- Design and build AI-assisted UI and API automation frameworks using modern quality engineering practices.
- Leverage AI and ML tools to enhance test coverage, improve efficiency, and reduce regression cycles.
- Leverage GitHub Copilot and Claude to enable AI-assisted automation and enforce CI/CD quality gates.
- Integrate automated AI and regression test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and rapid model updates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers on GenAI, Agentic AI, automation, model deployment, and AI safety 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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto or Kitchener location. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: 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.
Key Skills: Test Automation using Playwright, API | GenAI | Prompt Engineering | GitHub Copilot | CI/CD
What you need to have to be considered
- 6+ years of Quality Engineering experience covering functional, API, integration, and automation testing with a dedicated focus on AI testing and validation.
- Drive automation-first quality strategy and lead automation solutions across programs.
- Leverage GitHub Copilot and Claude to enable AI-assisted automation and enforce CI/CD quality gates.
- Good understanding of GenAI, LLMs, RAG, Conversational AI, and Agentic AI.
- Hands-on experience with AI platforms and prompt engineering.
- Ability to work independently, have the capability to lead a team and engage with senior business and technology stakeholders.
These will help you stand out
- Exposure tom Life Insurance, Retirement domain
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.
Total 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 70,000 – 90,000 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.
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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