About the role
As an AI-Augmented Quality Engineer, you will make an impact for our client by designing and executing automation and functional test strategies that improve the reliability of complex property and casualty insurance platforms. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product teams, and operations specialists.
In this role, you will:
· Design and execute test strategies that combine automation, functional validation, and AI-augmented techniques (such as intelligent test selection and data-driven prioritization) across critical policy, billing, claims, and rating journeys.
· Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and TestNG to support regression, smoke, and integration testing.
· Create and run API test scenarios that validate service behavior, data integrity, error handling, and performance across internal and external integrations.
· Analyze insurance business rules and requirements to design test scenarios, and investigate defects with development and product teams to drive timely, high-quality fixes.
· Manage test cases, defects, and traceability in Jira, and report key quality metrics such as defect trends, automation coverage, and test cycle efficiency to guide release readiness and risk decisions.
Work model: Hybrid
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position open to qualified applicants in Naperville, IL. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.
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:
· 8 - 12 years of experience in quality engineering or software testing on enterprise-scale systems.
· Hands-on expertise in API testing, including test design, parameterization, negative scenarios, and performance validation.
· Advanced proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and TestNG, with experience integrating automated suites into build and release pipelines.
· Extensive use of Jira for requirements traceability, defect lifecycle management, and test execution reporting.
· Deep property and casualty insurance domain knowledge, including policy administration, endorsements, renewals, claims, and rating.
· ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level and an insurance domain certification such as AINS or equivalent.
These will help you stand out:
· Familiarity with AI-augmented testing, risk-based testing, and shift-left practices.
· Experience contributing to large transformation or modernization programs.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex insurance workflows and identify quality risks.
· Clear written and verbal communication skills to align stakeholders on quality expectations in a hybrid, distributed team.
Salary and compensation:
The annual salary for this position will be between $80,000 to $125,000 per year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Applications will be received by November 26th, 2026.
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.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: 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.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
