GenAI Automation Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a GenAI Automation Architect in Charlotte, NC. You will drive enterprise-wide quality engineering transformation through advanced test automation and Generative AI, collaborating with stakeholders and technology teams to accelerate innovation and elevate software quality.

You will lead large programs, design scalable automation architectures, and oversee delivery, governance, and risk management across multiple testing domains.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.
• 10+ years of program and project management experience leading large technology initiatives.
• Proven experience driving test automation transformation and automation-first delivery.
• Hands-on knowledge of Generative AI technologies and AI-assisted testing platforms.
• Experience managing executive and C-level stakeholder communications, governance and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation-first quality engineering strategies across large programs.
• Design scalable automation architectures spanning UI, API, Mobile, and DB testing.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI-powered testing solutions and AI-assisted automation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align QA strategies with enterprise goals.
• Lead program planning, governance, risk management, and delivery oversight.

Skills

Automation leadership

Test automation

Generative AI

Program management

Executive stakeholder communication

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

About the Role

As a GenAI Automation Architect, you will make an impact by driving enterprise-wide quality engineering transformation through advanced test automation, Generative AI, and program leadership. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, delivery leaders, architects, and technology teams to accelerate innovation and improve software quality outcomes.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead automation-first quality engineering strategies and transformation initiatives across large-scale programs.
• Design and implement scalable automation architectures spanning UI, API, Mobile, and Database testing.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI-powered testing solutions using large language models, prompt engineering techniques, and AI-assisted automation practices.
• Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to align quality engineering strategies with enterprise transformation objectives.
• Lead program planning, execution, governance, risk management, and delivery oversight to ensure successful project outcomes.

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 4 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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

• 18+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering with deep expertise in test methodologies, frameworks, and enterprise testing practices.
• 10+ years of program and project management experience leading large, complex technology initiatives.
• Proven experience driving test automation transformation and establishing automation-first delivery models.
• Hands-on knowledge of Generative AI technologies, including large language models, prompt engineering, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar AI-assisted development platforms.
• Strong experience managing executive and C-level stakeholder communications, strategic planning, governance, budgets, risks, and delivery execution.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience implementing AI-driven testing solutions using GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, or similar platforms.
• Expertise in CI/CD quality engineering practices and DevOps-driven testing strategies.
• Experience leading large-scale change management and enterprise technology adoption initiatives.
• Strong background in quality engineering transformation consulting and organizational modernization.
• General Insurance domain experience.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan