Salesforce Test Automation Architect (Hybrid)

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Salesforce Automation Test Engineer for a full-time permanent position in a hybrid Toronto setting. You will design, build, and execute automated and manual test scripts to ensure reliability, performance, and quality of Salesforce applications.

You will develop automation frameworks, validate Salesforce configurations, and perform API testing. The role requires strong QA practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Software Testing with strong focus on Automation Testing.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in Salesforce Testing (manual and automation).
• Must have 6+ years of hands-on test automation using modern programming languages (e.g., Java or Python) paired with web automation tools (e.g., Selenium or Playwright).
• Strong Understanding of Salesforce objects, relationships, workflows/flows, validation rules, profiles, permission sets, and sharing concepts.
• Knowledge of SOQL and SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• Experience with API testing tools.
• Experience creating test plans, test cases, test scripts, defect reports, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Experience using defect and test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for Salesforce applications.
• Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, test cases, and testing documentation for Salesforce applications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Java, Playwright or equivalent.
• Create reusable automation frameworks and utilities to improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
• Validate Salesforce configurations, custom objects, workflows, triggers, and automation rules to meet business requirements.
• Perform API and integration testing using REST/SOAP APIs and tools such as Postman.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements and user stories into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to align testing efforts with development timelines.
• Maintain strong QA methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Automation Testing

Salesforce Testing

SOQL/SQL

API Testing

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

TestRail

Zephyr

qTest

Postman

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Salesforce Automation Test Engineer for a full-time permanent position in a hybrid Toronto setting. You will design, build, and execute automated and manual test scripts to ensure reliability, performance, and quality of Salesforce applications.

You will develop automation frameworks, validate Salesforce configurations, and perform API testing. The role requires strong QA practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.