GenAI Test Automation Lead/Architect - P&C Insurance

Cognizant; Dallas (OR); Remote; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a GenAI Test Automation Lead/Architect - P&C Insurance to define testing strategies and drive automation transformation for legacy apps. You will lead QA initiatives, collaborate with onshore/offshore teams, and shape the automation roadmap across projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, expertise in UFT, Selenium/Playwright, API testing, and CI/CD, with 10–15 years QA experience and 5+ years in leadership. Remote US-based with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of QA experience with 5+ years in test automation leadership

Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and automation roadmaps
• Lead end-to-end automation delivery for releases using UFT, Selenium, and modern frameworks
• Identify automation opportunities, define scope and coverage, and select tools/frameworks
• Manage test execution, defect lifecycle, and coordination with offshore QA teams
• Track and report testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders through dashboards and summaries

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

UFT

Selenium/Playwright

API testing

CI/CD

SQL

Oracle/PLSQL

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

UFT

Selenium

Playwright

CI/CD

Job description

About the role

As a GenAI Test Automation Lead/Architect - P&C Insurance, you will make an impact by leading the testing strategy and automation transformation for legacy applications, ensuring high-quality releases and continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the QA leadership team and collaborate closely with onshore and offshore QA teams, development teams, and key business stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and automation roadmaps
• Lead end-to-end automation delivery for releases using UFT, Selenium, and modern frameworks
• Identify automation opportunities, define scope and coverage, and select tools/frameworks
• Manage test execution, defect lifecycle, and coordination with offshore QA teams
• Track and report testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders through dashboards and summaries

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States. 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

• 10–15 years of QA experience with 5+ years in test automation leadership
• Hands‑on expertise in UFT, Selenium/Playwright, API testing, CI/CD, and automation frameworks
• Strong experience in test planning, strategy, and defect management processes
• Domain expertise in Property & Casualty insurance, especially claims and claims processing
• Experience in database testing (Oracle/PLSQL) and strong SQL skills

These will help you stand out

• Experience testing legacy applications, especially Progress‑based desktop environments
• Experience in Gen AI Agent development, Gen AI implementation and adoption in testing lifecycle
• Expertise in UI and integration testing across complex enterprise systems
• Experience automating applications built on Progress or similar legacy technologies
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams (15–20 members across onshore/offshore)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills

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 don’t meet every requirement. Your transferable skills and unique experiences could make you a great fit for this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250 – $132,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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*