Automation Test Manager – UI/API & GenAI
Cognizant · Charlotte, NC · 5 days ago
HybridManagementFull-time
About The Role
As an Automation Test Manager – UI/API & GenAI, you will make an impact by leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable test automation solutions that enhance software quality and accelerate delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, development teams, architects, and quality engineering professionals to drive automation excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust UI and API test automation solutions.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using industry best practices.
- Provide guidance and mentor junior team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver high-quality testing solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, quality processes, and automation best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and testing challenges in a timely manner.
- Participate in architecture and design discussions to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies, including Generative AI solutions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, automation standards, and reusable test assets.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to support successful project delivery and quality outcomes.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in test automation using Java, Selenium, Gherkin, Git, GitHub, and Python.
- Strong experience designing and implementing UI and API automation testing solutions.
- Experience working with Generative AI solutions, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
- Experience leading automation initiatives and providing technical mentorship to engineering teams.
- Proven client communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and implement scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Qualifications
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
- Knowledge of quality engineering best practices and test strategy development.
- Experience integrating AI-powered capabilities into testing processes.
- Relevant automation, quality engineering, or cloud certifications.
Skills
- Experience with Generative AI solutions, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
- Experience leading automation initiatives and providing technical mentorship to engineering teams.
- Proven client communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and implement scalable, maintainable solutions.
Benefits
- 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