About the role
We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Automation Test Engineer for a full time permanent position. In this role, you will design, build, and execute automated and manual test scripts to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of our Salesforce applications. This role will focus on building scalable test automation, validating integrations, supporting release readiness, and ensuring high-quality Salesforce delivery.
In this role, you will
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for Salesforce applications.
- Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, test cases, and testing documentation for Salesforce applications.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Java, Playwright or equivalent.
- Create reusable automation frameworks and utilities to improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
- Validate Salesforce configurations, custom objects, workflows, triggers, and automation rules to ensure they meet business requirements.
- Perform API and integration testing using REST/SOAP APIs and tools such as Postman.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements and user stories into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing efforts with development timelines.
- Strong understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies, testing processes, and 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 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. 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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 8+ years of experience in Software Testing with strong focus on Automation Testing.
- Must have 3+ years of experience in Salesforce Testing (manual and automation).
- Must have 6+ years of hands-on test automation using modern programming languages (e.g., Java or Python) paired with web automation tools (e.g., Selenium or Playwright).
- Strong Understanding of Salesforce objects, relationships, workflows/flows, validation rules, profiles, permission sets, and sharing concepts.
- Knowledge of SOQL and SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
- Experience with API testing tools.
- Experience creating test plans, test cases, test scripts, defect reports, and requirements traceability matrices.
- Experience using defect and test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, or similar platforms.
These will help you stand out
- Salesforce Certification is nice to have.
- Good understanding of Salesforce Marketing Cloud(SFMC) is preferred.
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 90,000 – 125,000 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.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
