What are the responsibilities and job description for the GenAI Test Automation Lead/Architect - P&C Insurance position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a GenAI Test Automation Lead/Architect - P&C Insurance, you will make an impact by leading the testing strategy and automation transformation for legacy applications, ensuring high-quality releases and continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the QA leadership team and collaborate closely with onshore and offshore QA teams, development teams, and key business stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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
Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250 – $132,000 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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
As a GenAI Test Automation Lead/Architect - P&C Insurance, you will make an impact by leading the testing strategy and automation transformation for legacy applications, ensuring high-quality releases and continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the QA leadership team and collaborate closely with onshore and offshore QA teams, development teams, and key business stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
- Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and automation roadmaps
- Lead end-to-end automation delivery for releases using UFT, Selenium, and modern frameworks
- Identify automation opportunities, define scope and coverage, and select tools/frameworks
- Manage test execution, defect lifecycle, and coordination with offshore QA teams
- Track and report testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders through dashboards and summaries
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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
- 10–15 years of QA experience with 5 years in test automation leadership
- Hands-on expertise in UFT, Selenium/Playwright, API testing, CI/CD, and automation frameworks
- Strong experience in test planning, strategy, and defect management processes
- Domain expertise in Property & Casualty insurance, especially claims and claims processing
- Experience in database testing (Oracle/PLSQL) and strong SQL skills
- Experience testing legacy applications, especially Progress-based desktop environments
- Experience in Gen AI Agent development, Gen AI implementation and adoption in testing lifecycle
- Expertise in UI and integration testing across complex enterprise systems
- Experience automating applications built on Progress or similar legacy technologies
- Proven ability to lead distributed teams (15–20 members across onshore/offshore)
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills
Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250 – $132,000 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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Salary : $83,250 - $132,000