Test Automation Specialist – Data Testing

About the Position

Test Automation Specialist – Data Testing

Zurich, Switzerland

Fixed term role for 6 months with potential extension

Cognizant is looking for an experienced Test Automation Specialist with a strong focus on Data Testing to support enterprise data platforms and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation frameworks for data testing and regression testing.
• Create automated test cases for data ingestion, transformation, validation, and reconciliation.
• Validate data quality using SQL and large-scale datasets.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Analyze and troubleshoot test failures and data quality issues.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines, and Data Models.
• Hands-on experience building test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong SQL and data validation expertise.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or similar.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated test execution.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, BigQuery, or similar cloud data platforms.
• Great Expectations, dbt Tests, PyTest, Selenium, or equivalent tools.
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or large enterprise data environments.

We Offer

This role is ideal for someone who understands enterprise data platforms, not just traditional test automation. We need a hands-on automation engineer who can build scalable testing solutions and is passionate about data quality.

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 follow us on Twitter.

Benefits

Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more.

Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your Path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.