GenAI Test Automation Lead

About the Position

As a GenAI Test Automation Lead, you will design scalable, Python-driven automation frameworks to validate LLMs, prompt frameworks, and RAG systems across UI and API layers. You will leverage modern CI/CD pipelines and write complex SQL queries to perform deep backend and database data validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable end-to-end test automation frameworks tailored for GenAI applications and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Build automation solutions that go beyond standard UI tools (like Selenium), integrating multiple testing tools, API layers, and backend systems into a cohesive automation suite.
• Actively test and evaluate LLMs, prompt engineering frameworks, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems using specialized AI evaluation tools like LangChain.
• Embed automated GenAI evaluation and regression suites into modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins) to achieve continuous testing and rapid feedback loops.
• Perform deep data validation and backend testing by writing complex SQL queries and managing test data across cloud data platforms like Snowflake.
• Guide and upskill traditional QA automation engineers in Python, AI evaluation techniques, and the nuances of testing cognitive applications.

Requirements

• 10+ years QA experience
• End-to-end test architecture / test integration for GenAI development projects.
• GenAI Experience: Strong experience in testing and evaluating GenAI models, prompt engineering frameworks, and RAG systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Python and AI evaluation tools like LangChain.
• Hands-on Automation Experience in Python (Must Have).
• Hands-on experience with LLMs (Must Have).
• Experience with Integration of multiple tools with Automation (not just Selenium).
• Hands-on DB experience - SQL/Snowflake (Must Have).
• CI/CD with test automation (Must Have).

Nice to Have

• Ability to design scalable testing frameworks within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), CI/CD pipelines, and API testing.

We Offer

• Total compensation: The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 90,000 – 110,000 per year. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Working arrangements: Hybrid work model requiring 4 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Toronto.

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional Employment Information

Compensation 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.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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