AI-Augmented Quality Engineer

About the role

As an AI-Augmented Quality Engineer, you will make an impact for our client by designing and executing automation and functional test strategies that improve the reliability of complex property and casualty insurance platforms. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product teams, and operations specialists.

In this role, you will:

· Design and execute test strategies that combine automation, functional validation, and AI-augmented techniques (such as intelligent test selection and data-driven prioritization) across critical policy, billing, claims, and rating journeys.

· Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and TestNG to support regression, smoke, and integration testing.

· Create and run API test scenarios that validate service behavior, data integrity, error handling, and performance across internal and external integrations.

· Analyze insurance business rules and requirements to design test scenarios, and investigate defects with development and product teams to drive timely, high-quality fixes.

· Manage test cases, defects, and traceability in Jira, and report key quality metrics such as defect trends, automation coverage, and test cycle efficiency to guide release readiness and risk decisions.

Work model: Hybrid

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position open to qualified applicants in Naperville, IL. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

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 - 12 years of experience in quality engineering or software testing on enterprise-scale systems.

· Hands-on expertise in API testing, including test design, parameterization, negative scenarios, and performance validation.

· Advanced proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and TestNG, with experience integrating automated suites into build and release pipelines.

· Extensive use of Jira for requirements traceability, defect lifecycle management, and test execution reporting.

· Deep property and casualty insurance domain knowledge, including policy administration, endorsements, renewals, claims, and rating.

· ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level and an insurance domain certification such as AINS or equivalent.

These will help you stand out:

· Familiarity with AI-augmented testing, risk-based testing, and shift-left practices.

· Experience contributing to large transformation or modernization programs.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex insurance workflows and identify quality risks.

· Clear written and verbal communication skills to align stakeholders on quality expectations in a hybrid, distributed team.

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $80,000 to $125,000 per year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Applications will be received by November 26th, 2026.

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.