5 months ago
Canada (city not specified)Entry Level
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts using Java and Python.
- Perform API testing with Swagger YAML files, Postman, and Rest Assured.
- Write and execute SQL queries for database testing and data integrity validation.
- Create and execute functional, integration, regression, and AI/ML application test plans and cases.
- Test chatbots for intent recognition, conversational flow, response accuracy, edge cases, bias, fairness, and model robustness.
- Collaborate with product managers and developers on requirements analysis and provide quality sign-off.
- Track defects and testing progress using JIRA, ADO, or ALM.
- Use AI code assistants and generative AI for test development, test data creation, and bug report summarization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 0–1 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining test automation scripts and frameworks with Java and Python.
- Basic understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle and experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Interest in or prior experience testing AI-powered applications such as chatbots or AI/ML systems.
- Hands-on experience with Hybrid Automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub Actions.
- Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
- Basic knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization with Docker.
- Proficiency with test and defect management tools, particularly JIRA or similar tools.
Benefits
- Hybrid work requiring three days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Mississauga or Toronto, Ontario.
- Benefits and wellbeing programs supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Expected start date in August 2026; applications accepted until July 17, 2026.
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About Cognizant
Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.