AI Test Automation Engineer

Cognizant; Toronto, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary annual bonus

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AI Test Automation Engineer to lead automation and AI testing initiatives. You will develop GenAI-powered automated test design, code generation, and CI/CD integration, while building AI-assisted UI and API frameworks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and leveraging Copilot and Claude to enforce quality gates in a hybrid Toronto/Kitchener office setup.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Quality Engineering experience covering functional, API, integration, and automation testing with a dedicated focus on AI testing and validation.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI, LLMs, RAG, Conversational AI, and Agentic AI.
• Good understanding of AI platforms and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation-first quality strategy and lead automation solutions across programs.
• Develop and implement GenAI-powered solutions for automated test design, code generation, execution, and defect analysis.
• Design and build AI-assisted UI and API automation frameworks using modern quality engineering practices.
• Leverage AI and ML tools to enhance test coverage, improve efficiency, and reduce regression cycles.
• Integrate automated AI and regression test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid model updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers on GenAI, Agentic AI, automation, model deployment, and AI safety best practices.

Skills

Test Automation using Playwright

API

GenAI

Prompt Engineering

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an AI Test Automation Engineer to champion our automation testing and AI testing initiatives. You will drive advanced automation frameworks using Playwright while leveraging generative AI models and intelligent assistants to accelerate test creation, enhance test coverage, and enforce robust CI/CD quality gates across complex insurance and retirement systems.

In this role, you will

• Drive automation-first quality strategy and lead automation solutions across programs.
• Develop and implement GenAI-powered solutions for automated test design, code generation, execution, and defect analysis.
• Design and build AI-assisted UI and API automation frameworks using modern quality engineering practices.
• Leverage AI and ML tools to enhance test coverage, improve efficiency, and reduce regression cycles.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and Claude to enable AI-assisted automation and enforce CI/CD quality gates.
• Integrate automated AI and regression test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and rapid model updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers on GenAI, Agentic AI, automation, model deployment, and AI safety 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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto or Kitchener location. 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.

Key Skills: Test Automation using Playwright, API | GenAI | Prompt Engineering | GitHub Copilot | CI/CD

What you need to have to be considered

• 6+ years of Quality Engineering experience covering functional, API, integration, and automation testing with a dedicated focus on AI testing and validation.
• Drive automation-first quality strategy and lead automation solutions across programs.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and Claude to enable AI-assisted automation and enforce CI/CD quality gates.
• Good understanding of GenAI, LLMs, RAG, Conversational AI, and Agentic AI.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms and prompt engineering.
• Ability to work independently, have the capability to lead a team and engage with senior business and technology stakeholders.

These will help you stand out

• Exposure tom Life Insurance, Retirement domain

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 70,000 – 90,000 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.