About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer - AI/Data Applications, you will make an impact by validating the quality, performance, and reliability of AI and data-driven applications through automated and backend testing practices. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
• Design, build, and execute automated test scripts using Tosca and Tosca DI, validating SQL queries against Oracle or other databases.
• Perform backend testing, including validating ETL jobs using Unix commands, Putty, and WinSCP.
• Test and validate AI-powered applications, applying AI-driven approaches to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Harness, API testing via Postman, and manage test cases, cards, and defects in Jira.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, communicate quality risks, and drive an automation-first testing mindset.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. 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.
What you need to have to be considered
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Tosca and Tosca DI, including SQL querying against Oracle or other databases.
• Experience in backend testing using tools such as Putty, Unix commands, and WinSCP to validate ETL jobs.
• Knowledge of testing AI applications and incorporating AI into testing practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Harness, API testing tools such as Postman, and defect/card management in Jira.
• Strong communication skills, test planning experience, and an automation-first mindset.
These will help you stand out
• Finance application knowledge.
• Experience with Playwright, Python-based test frameworks, Bruno, or other automation tools.
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.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $80,000- $115,000 CAN 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.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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