Cognizant

QA Automation Architect

Cognizant$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of testing experience with expertise in UI/API test automation frameworks.
  • Proven experience engaging with CIO-level leaders.
  • Strong technical skills in architecting enterprise automation solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Responsibilities

  • Build and validate automation solutions across the STLC, including UI/API automation.
  • Design and enhance test data mining and intelligent test generation solutions.
  • Participate in architecture and implementation of automation frameworks and pipelines.
  • Contribute to cross-functional automation initiatives and Proofs of Concept.
  • Define the Automation & GenAI adoption roadmap to meet client goals.
  • Evaluate vendors, platforms, and build-versus-buy decisions for automation.
  • Mentor teams on automation engineering and GenAI best practices.

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
Full Job Description
About the role
As an QA Automation Architect, you will make an impact by shaping enterprise-scale automation and GenAI-powered testing solutions across the software development lifecycle. You will be a valued member of the delivery and engineering teams, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders, architects, and key stakeholders to define and implement strategic automation capabilities.

In this role, you will:
• Build and validate automation solutions across the STLC, including UI/API automation using GenAI-assisted coding.
• Design and enhance solutions for test data mining and intelligent test generation.
• Participate in the architecture, design, and implementation of automation frameworks, pipelines, and prompt engineering models.
• Contribute to cross-functional automation initiatives and Proofs of Concept across the software lifecycle.
• Define the Automation & GenAI adoption roadmap aligned with client goals and transformation priorities.
• Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions and recommend suitable vendors, platforms, and technologies.
• Advocate for responsible automation practices, governance standards, and model management frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and provide governance across automation programs.
• Mentor teams on automation engineering and GenAI best practices.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in automation and GenAI, continuously identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation.

Work model: Hybrid
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 onsite 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 and may change based on project, business, or client requirements

What you need to have to be considered
• 15+ years of testing experience with strong expertise in UI/API test automation frameworks and engineering.
• Proven experience working directly with CIO-level leaders.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to architect enterprise automation solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

These will help you stand out
• Demonstrated leadership in automation transformation initiatives.
• Experience guiding teams in GenAI-driven engineering and automation practices.
• Ability to drive innovation and experimentation in automation frameworks and AI-enhanced test strategies.
• Experience evaluating automation platforms and shaping long-term automation strategy.

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*

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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