Senior Salesforce Automation Test Engineer

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

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Automation Test Engineer for a full time permanent position. In this role, you will design, build, and execute automated and manual test scripts to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of our Salesforce applications. This role will focus on building scalable test automation, validating integrations, supporting release readiness, and ensuring high-quality Salesforce delivery.

In this role, you will

• 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 ensure they 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 (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing efforts with development timelines.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies, testing processes, and 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 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. 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.

What you need to have to be considered

• 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.

These will help you stand out

• Salesforce Certification is nice to have.
• Good understanding of Salesforce Marketing Cloud(SFMC) is preferred.

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 90,000 – 125,000 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.