Principal Test Automation Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Principal Test Automation Architect who will be responsible for Overall delivery and participate in Project discussions /Project Roadmap / Strategy.

About Cognizant's QEA Practice:

We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients. We bring the industry leading vision and expertise to help with Quality Engineering transformation journey for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance and Robotic Test Automation. We have been ranked #1 for Market Impact by Everest Group for four times in a row and ranked #1 for completeness of vision, test advisory and Digital Business Assurance in Gartner Magic Quadrant!

Principle Test Automation Architect

Onsite Location: Chicago, IL

Required Skills

12 to 15 years of experience in leading QA transformation initiatives at enterprise level

Expertise in various automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Robot Framework).

Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Exposure to multiple technology track like Automation testing, Service Virtualization, AI for QA, Test data management and Cloud

Should be able to assess the technical landscape and should be able to prose an End-to-End automation / technical roadmap

Proven track record of driving technology outcomes for large QA programs

Ability to drive QA strategy for digital and enterprise applications!

Roles and Responsibilities

* Perform E2E technology architect for QA projects

* Design and lead QA transformation initiatives at enterprise level

* Lead technology / automation team as well as research in new area like Cloud and AI

* Build capability for newer offering in QA technology space

* Provide thought leadership through innovation and whitepaper

* Help on innovative governance and operating model

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 05/05/2025.
The annual salary for this position is between [$100,890 - $162,000] 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.

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.