We are seeking an innovative AI Automation Test Engineer to lead the transformation of our Quality Engineering practices across critical business domains. You will architect and implement AI-driven testing solutions to enhance efficiency, coverage, and accuracy across our brand marketing, compensation, and database testing initiatives.
In this role, you will
- Design AI Testing Solutions: Develop intelligent testing frameworks and utilities that leverage AI/ML to automate complex testing scenarios across diverse project domains.
- Assess Current Testing Scope: Evaluate existing testing practices for brand marketing, compensation systems, and database validation; identify gaps and opportunities for AI enhancement.
- Build or Integrate AI Frameworks: Implement or customize AI frameworks for:
- Intelligent test case generation and prioritization.
- Anomaly detection in test results.
- Test coverage optimization.
- Automated test data generation.
- Shift Testing Perspective: Introduce new testing methodologies that leverage AI to move beyond traditional scripted testing toward predictive and adaptive testing models.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Guide QE teams on new AI-powered tools, best practices, and collaborative workflows.
- Proof of Concepts: Deliver POCs demonstrating ROI on AI initiatives within 3-6 months.
Required skills
- 5-10 years of software engineering or QA/testing experience.
- Must have 2+ years working with AI/ML technologies (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or similar).
- Must have Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
- Must have strong background in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, REST APIs, etc.).
- Experience with data analysis and statistical validation.
- Familiarity with testing domains (functional, performance, database, API testing).
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred skills
- Experience with LLM applications for test automation or documentation.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Published work or contributions to AI/testing communities.
- Familiarity with banking/financial systems testing.
We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for 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.
Working arrangements
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 a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
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.
Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re 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 other’s 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 a 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 (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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 [email protected] 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 you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
