Job description
Junior SDET (AI Quality Engineering)
Experience: 2 to 3 Years
Location: Noida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Junior SDET (Python - AI Quality Engineering) to join our growing Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong Python programming skills, hands-on experience in automation testing, and an interest in emerging AI and GenAI technologies. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on next-generation AI-powered applications, copilots, and intelligent automation solutions while building robust test frameworks and quality engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks, utilities, and testing accelerators using Python.
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and API testing for web and mobile applications.
- Validate AI-powered applications, chatbots, copilots, and conversational systems.
- Develop test scenarios for prompt validation, response evaluation, and AI workflow testing.
- Perform AI-specific quality validations including hallucination detection, output quality assessment, and model behavior testing.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and quality engineering teams to ensure high-quality releases.
- Participate in automation strategy, continuous testing, and test optimization initiatives.
- Identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and drive quality improvements across development lifecycles.
Required Skills
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Engineering.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Hands-on experience in test automation for web, mobile, or API applications.
- Good understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and QA best practices.
- Exposure to automation frameworks and test scripting.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellente communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI concepts.
- Knowledge of Prompt Engineering and AI Copilot testing.
- Exposure to AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Automation Agents, or Chatbot testing.
- Understanding of AI testing concepts such as:
- Prompt Validation
- AI Evaluation (AI Evals)
- Hallucination Testing
- Model Evaluation
- AI Security Testing
- Output Quality Assessment
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices is an advantage.
What We Are Looking For
- Quick learner with curiosity to explore the latest AI technologies.
- Passion for Quality Engineering and Test Automation.
- Strong ownership mindset and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
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