We are seeking a Salesforce Automation Tester to join our QEA team. Ideal candidate must have strong Salesforce domain knowledge and QA automation experience.You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and performing test cases to ensure the quality and functionality of our Salesforce applications through comprehensive manual & automation testing.

In this role, you will

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, and execution for Salesforce implementations and enhancements.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Selenium for the Salesforce platform.
• Experience in creating, improving, or leading an end-to-end Automation project.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of Salesforce processes and workflows, including Lightning components, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Flows.
• Validate and ensure that all Salesforce configurations, customizations, triggers and integrations meet the specified requirements and quality standards.
• Define comprehensive test coverage across Lightning components, Flows, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, APIs, and integrations
• Conduct functional testing to validate Salesforce functionalities, including workflows, processes, and data validation rules.
• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Investigate customer-reported problems and test bugs, manage bug reports, and capture appropriate logs in Salesforce for issue diagnosis.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including daily stand-ups, spring planning, grooming, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate closely with the Salesforce team on application support, communication, analysis, testing, and implementation activities.

Required skills: what you need to be considered

• Overall 10-12 years of QA automation testing experience.
• Must have 6+ years of strong experience in designing and building automated test frameworks using Java.
• Must have 4+ years of experience in Salesforce Testing (manual and automation).
• Good experience in testing Salesforce Lightning components, custom objects, Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Flows.
• Hands-on experience with API testing
• Working knowledge of Test Management tools (QTest, Zephyr, TestRail).

Preferred skills: what will help you stand out

• Salesforce certifications is a plus.
• Prior QA experience within large-scale CRM ecosystems.
• Functional Testing in Life Science domain.

We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working Arrangements:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs.

Note: 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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.