Remote Senior QA Automation Engineer with Capital Markets and Gen AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with Capital Markets and Gen AI experience. In this role, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of complex financial technology platforms through robust test automation and quality engineering practices. ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts based on business requirements and technical specificationsCollaborate within Agile teams to analyze requirements, define testing strategies, and ensure complete test coverage across applications and integrationsDesign and implement scalable automation frameworks and solutions using Selenium, Cucumber, and related testing technologiesPerform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing while identifying, tracking, and communicating defects, risks, and quality concernsContinuously improve testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and test automation practices to increase efficiency and coveragePartner with Development, Database, Integration, and Production Support teams to resolve quality issues and ensure successful releasesManage QA environments, support build and deployment activities, and contribute to CI/CD pipeline quality initiativesLeverage AI-enabled and Agentic AI testing approaches to generate intelligent test scenarios, identify high-risk areas, and optimize test execution strategiesSkills 8+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, and test automationStrong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and automated testing frameworksProficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as Java or PythonExperience supporting test strategy development, integration testing, and quality assurance across multiple applications and systemsStrong SQL skills with experience validating complex datasets and database testingExperience conducting test design reviews, automation code reviews, and evaluating testing technologies and frameworksKnowledge of cloud technologies, preferably AWSExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating across global teams and stakeholdersExperience within Capital Markets, FinTech, Asset Management, Portfolio Investment Management, or Benchmark/Index-related platformsExperience working with market data platforms supporting Equity, Forex, Fixed Income, Derivatives, or Options asset classesExperience with automation frameworks such as Karate, Carina, or similar modern testing toolsKnowledge of PL/SQL, NoSQL databases, Linux/Unix environments, and JenkinsExperience implementing quality engineering practices within CI/CD environmentsExposure to Generative AI toolsUnderstanding of financial services data flows, trading platforms, investment management systems, or market data integrationsDemonstrated ability to mentor team members and promote automation and quality engineering best practicesBenefitsCognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plansMedical/Dental/Vision/Life InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase PlanCompany Overview Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cognizant.com. .