GenAI Automation Architect – AI-Driven Quality Engineering Transformation

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a GenAI Automation Architect to lead AI-powered quality engineering transformation in a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC. You will drive adoption of GenAI and agentic AI across QE, defining roadmaps, governance, and value metrics.

You will mentor distributed teams, design AI agents for test generation and automation, and partner with data scientists, AI specialists, and stakeholders to deliver innovative QA solutions with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 16+ years in Quality Engineering, test architecture, automation, and large-scale programs.
• Hands-on GenAI and Agentic AI experience including prompt engineering, RAG, AI-assisted testing.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, Selenium, Playwright, API automation, and scalable test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern AI ecosystems like Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, LangGraph, Copilot, Claude, and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience defining QE strategies, automation roadmaps, governance, and leading global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of QE practices with GenAI-powered automation and AI-assisted testing solutions.
• Design and implement intelligent AI agents for test case generation, automation development, and defect analysis.
• Architect enterprise-scale GenAI and agentic AI solutions leveraging leading AI platforms and automation technologies.
• Define the AI-driven QE roadmap, governance, responsible AI practices, and value realization metrics.
• Mentor engineering and QA teams fostering an AI-first culture of innovation and delivery excellence.

Skills

Python

Java

Selenium

Playwright

API Automation

Test Automation

Tools

Azure OpenAI

AWS Bedrock

LangChain

LangGraph

GitHub Copilot

Anthropic Claude

Job description

About The Role

As a GenAI Automation Architect – AI-Driven Quality Engineering Transformation, you will make an impact by leading the adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions across the Quality Engineering lifecycle, accelerating automation, improving quality outcomes, and driving enterprise-wide testing transformation. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering organization and work collaboratively with architects, engineering teams, product owners, data scientists, AI specialists, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative AI-powered quality solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the transformation of Quality Engineering practices through the adoption of GenAI-powered automation, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted testing solutions.
• Design and implement intelligent AI agents for test case generation, automation development, defect analysis, self-healing frameworks, and legacy automation modernization.
• Architect enterprise-scale GenAI and Agentic AI solutions leveraging leading AI platforms, orchestration frameworks, and automation technologies.
• Define and execute the AI-driven Quality Engineering roadmap, governance strategy, responsible AI practices, and value realization metrics.
• Mentor engineering and QA teams while fostering an AI-first culture focused on innovation, continuous learning, and delivery excellence.

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 a 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

• 16+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Architecture, Test Automation, and enterprise-scale quality transformation programs.
• Hands‑on expertise in Generative AI and Agentic AI, including Prompt Engineering, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), AI‑powered test automation, intelligent test design, defect prediction, and root cause analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, Selenium, Playwright, API Automation, and the design of scalable, reusable test automation frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of modern AI ecosystems including Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, LangGraph, GitHub Copilot, Anthropic Claude, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Proven experience defining Quality Engineering strategies, automation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and leading globally distributed engineering teams while delivering measurable business outcomes.

These will help you stand out

• Experience building agentic AI solutions using Semantic Kernel, MCP, AI Skills, multi‑agent architectures, and autonomous workflow frameworks.
• Expertise implementing AI‑assisted software development and testing practices across the SDLC.
• Experience evaluating and integrating emerging AI technologies into enterprise engineering ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, security, compliance, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI principles.
• Demonstrated success driving innovation initiatives, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and AI transformation programs that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

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.

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

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*