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We are a dedicated group of builders and problem-solvers responsible for the most critical, customer-facing platforms. Within this team, the Quality practice is not a downstream function but a fully integrated partner in development. Our mission is to embed quality into every stage of the lifecycle, and as a Quality Engineer, you will be on the front lines of this effort.\nPosition Overview\nAre you a driven Quality Engineer passionate about building the future of testing? We are seeking a creative and hands-on QE to be a key contributor to our quality practice. This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond traditional QA and dive into the world of AI-driven testing, helping us build and maintain robust quality standards for our mission-critical intelligent applications that are redefining customer interaction.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Java and Python. Write clean, efficient, and scalable automation scripts for new features to ensure robust test coverage across all deliverables.\n\nPerform API testing: Understand API concepts, develop and execute functional tests, interpret Swagger YAML files, and validate endpoints using Postman or Rest Assured automation frameworks.\n\nConduct database testing: Write and execute SQL queries to retrieve, update, and delete data, ensuring database integrity and reliability.\n\nOwn quality for assigned features and components: Collaborate with product managers and developers on requirements analysis, create detailed test cases, execute comprehensive test suites (functional, integration, regression), and provide final quality sign-off.\n\nTrack and report testing progress: Use tools such as JIRA, ADO, or ALM for defect logging and reporting, ensuring transparency of feature quality to the team and stakeholders. Also understanding of CI/CD concepts.\n\nImplement and execute test plans for AI/ML applications: Support QA activities and certify the quality of AI-powered systems, including hands-on testing of chatbots for intent recognition, conversational flow, response accuracy, and edge case handling.\n\nLeverage modern AI tools to enhance workflow: Utilize AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script development and explore generative AI for tasks such as test data creation and bug report summarization.\n\nEnsure AI reliability and fairness: Execute test cases to identify issues related to bias, fairness, and model robustness, contributing to the overall trustworthiness of AI systems.\n\nDevelop and maintain test automation scripts and frameworks using Java and Python.\n\nHave proficiency with test and defect management tools, particularly JIRA or any similar tools.\n\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.\n\n0 - 1 years of professional experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering role.\n\nSome hands-on experience developing and maintaining test automation scripts and frameworks using Java and Python.\n\nBasic understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.\n\nA keen interest in or prior experience testing AI-powered applications, such as chatbots or other AI/ML-based systems.\n\nHands-on experience with the Hybrid Automation frameworks.\n\nFamiliarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).\n\nExposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).\n\nBasic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker)\n\nA passion for learning and staying up to date with the latest trends in AI and software testing.\n\nLocation\nNew hires will be hired to the Cognizant office in Plano, TX, where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.\nStart Date\nNew hires will start in January 2026. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nThe annual salary for this position is $65,000 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.\nWhy Choose Us?\nCognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.\nBenefits\nCognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\n\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n\n401(k) plan and contributions\n\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nDisclaimer\nThe hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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