About the Role
As a GenAI Automation Architect, you will make an impact by driving enterprise-wide quality engineering transformation through advanced test automation, Generative AI, and program leadership. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, delivery leaders, architects, and technology teams to accelerate innovation and improve software quality outcomes.
In This Role, You Will:
• Lead automation-first quality engineering strategies and transformation initiatives across large-scale programs.
• Design and implement scalable automation architectures spanning UI, API, Mobile, and Database testing.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI-powered testing solutions using large language models, prompt engineering techniques, and AI-assisted automation practices.
• Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to align quality engineering strategies with enterprise transformation objectives.
• Lead program planning, execution, governance, risk management, and delivery oversight to ensure successful project outcomes.
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 4 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
• 18+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering with deep expertise in test methodologies, frameworks, and enterprise testing practices.
• 10+ years of program and project management experience leading large, complex technology initiatives.
• Proven experience driving test automation transformation and establishing automation-first delivery models.
• Hands-on knowledge of Generative AI technologies, including large language models, prompt engineering, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar AI-assisted development platforms.
• Strong experience managing executive and C-level stakeholder communications, strategic planning, governance, budgets, risks, and delivery execution.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• Experience implementing AI-driven testing solutions using GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, or similar platforms.
• Expertise in CI/CD quality engineering practices and DevOps-driven testing strategies.
• Experience leading large-scale change management and enterprise technology adoption initiatives.
• Strong background in quality engineering transformation consulting and organizational modernization.
• General Insurance domain experience.
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.
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
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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