11 hours ago
Charlotte, NC, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$65k - $65k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java and Python test automation frameworks and scripts.
- Perform API testing with Swagger YAML, Postman, and Rest Assured, and conduct database testing with SQL.
- Create and execute functional, integration, regression, and AI application test plans, including chatbot testing for intent recognition, conversational flow, response accuracy, and edge cases.
- Assess AI systems for bias, fairness, reliability, and model robustness.
- Collaborate on requirements and test cases, execute test suites, track defects and progress, and provide quality sign-off.
- Use JIRA, ADO, or ALM for defect management and reporting, and leverage GitHub Copilot and generative AI tools for testing workflows.
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 Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience with Java and Python test automation, Hybrid Automation frameworks, and the Software Testing Life Cycle.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum environments and CI/CD concepts, with familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.
- Interest in or experience testing AI-powered applications such as chatbots or other AI/ML systems.
- Exposure to JMeter or Gatling, and basic knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP and Docker.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; 401(k) plan and contributions; disability coverage; paid parental leave; and an employee stock purchase plan.
- New hires will work from a Cognizant office in Dallas/Plano, Texas; Charlotte/Cary, North Carolina; Teaneck, New Jersey; or Miami, Florida, and must be willing to relocate.
- The expected start date is September 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.