About the role
As an Automation Tester with Hammer/Cyara and Conversational AI Testing experience, you will make an impact by designing, executing, and enhancing automated testing solutions that ensure high‑quality digital experiences—specifically across conversational AI, voice interactions, and telephony platforms. You will be a valued member of the QA Engineering team and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, and automation architects to enable fast, reliable, and scalable product delivery.
In this role, you will:
• Develop, maintain, and optimize test automation frameworks using tools such as Hammer On Demand, Cyara, and Selenium.
• Conduct automation and functional testing for conversational AI experiences, including chatbots and voice assistants.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, backend API, and database testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality software releases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous quality validation.
Work model:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Hartford, CT or Boston, MA.
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
• 3+ years of experience in QA automation and software testing.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals (Java OOPs, Data Structures), with experience working in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience building and scaling automated test frameworks.
• Experience testing conversational AI solutions (chatbots or voice-based virtual assistants).
• Proficiency with Hammer On Demand, Cyara, and Selenium.
• Experience working with agentic or AI‑powered IDEs (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.
• Experience using version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of BDD (Cucumber, SpecFlow) and TDD methodologies.
• Experience with backend API automation and database testing.
• Exposure to GenAI or AI‑driven test automation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
This will help you stand out
• Healthcare industry experience, including familiarity with HIPAA compliance.
• Understanding of AI model evaluation metrics (accuracy, precision, recall, F1‑score).
• Experience with API testing (REST, SOAP).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or IBM Cloud.
• work in the United States without company sponsorship *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until April 30th, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to 112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
La communauté Cognizant :
Nous sommes une équipe de professionnels dont les membres s'apprécient et se soutiennent mutuellement. Nos collaborateurs sont les garants d'un lieu de travail dynamique, collaboratif et inclusif où chacun peut s'épanouir.
- Cognizant est une communauté mondiale qui compte plus de 300 000+ collaborateurs dans le monde entier.
- Nous ne nous contentons pas de rêver de façons idéales, nous apportons des améliorations concrêtes
- Nous prenons soin de nos collaborateurs, de nos clients, de notre entreprise, de nos communautés et du climat, en faisant ce qui est juste.
- Nous favorisons un environnement innovant où vous pouvez construire le plan de carrière qui vous convient.
À propos de nous :
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un concepteur d’IA et un fournisseur de services technologiques. Avec notre gamme de solutions IA full-stack, nous accompagnons nos clients au carrefour de l’investissement dans l’IA et de la valeur ajoutée. Notre grande expertise sectorielle, des processus et de l’ingénierie nous permet de convertir le contexte propre à chaque entreprise en systèmes technologiques amplificateurs du potentiel humain, générateurs de résultats tangibles et garants de l’avantage des acteurs internationaux dans un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez notre méthode sur www.cognizant.com ou suivez @cognizant.
Cognizant est un employeur soucieux de l'égalité des chances entre candidats. Votre candidature sera étudiée indépendamment de votre race, couleur, sexe, religion, croyances, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine, handicap, informations génétiques, grossesse, statut d'ancien militaire ou de toute autre critère jugé discriminant par les lois européennes ou françaises.
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Mentions légales :
Les informations relatives à la rémunération du poste à pourvoir dépendent de la date de publication de l’offre de poste. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve des lois applicables.
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