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Job Summary Cognizant is seeking a Forward Deployment Engineer - UiPath Test Cloud to drive the successful adoption, implementation, and optimization of UiPath's modern test automation platform within complex enterprise environments. This role combines deep expertise in quality engineering, test automation, and platform integration to help organizations enhance software quality, accelerate delivery, and improve testing governance at scale. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in test automation frameworks, enterprise application testing, and UiPath Test Cloud capabilities, with the ability to guide customers through deployment strategies, platform enablement, CI/CD integration, and automation best practices across cloud and on-premises ecosystems. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About the Role As a Forward Deployment Engineer - UiPath Test Cloud , you will serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for helping enterprise teams modernize and scale their testing capabilities using the UiPath platform. You will work closely with stakeholders to implement and operationalize test automation solutions, enable seamless integrations with existing quality engineering ecosystems, and promote best practices for automation governance, traceability, and execution management. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in UiPath Test Cloud, Test Manager, Studio, Orchestrator, and related platform capabilities to support testing initiatives across UI, API, mobile, SAP, and enterprise applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing processes with ALM, DevOps, and CI/CD toolchains while ensuring scalable, resilient, and efficient automated testing operations. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in quality engineering, enterprise test automation, platform deployment, and customer-facing engagement, along with the ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into effective testing solutions that drive measurable quality outcomes. In This Role, You Will • Use and work with your QA automation background, Test Cloud or Tricentis Tosca with SAP integration experience • Drive adoption of UiPath Test Manager for requirements traceability, test planning, test sets, execution governance, visual logging, defect triage, and quality reporting. • Advise on resilient UI, API, mobile, and enterprise application automation using Studio low-code and coded testing, reusable assets, object repositories, and data-driven testing. • Operationalize Orchestrator and test robots for on-demand, scheduled, parallel, and CI/CD-triggered execution across cloud and on-premises environments. • Integrate Test Cloud with ALM, DevOps, version-control, and issue-tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager, Git, SVN, and TFS. Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* Required Qualifications  Deep expertise in UiPath Test Cloud and its integration with Tricentis Tosca .  Strong knowledge of UiPath Test Manager for requirements traceability, test planning, execution management, and quality reporting.  Hands-on experience with UiPath Studio and Studio Web for automated test development.  Proficiency in configuring and managing UiPath Orchestrator and Test Robots .  Experience leveraging Autopilot for Testers to accelerate test creation and maintenance.  Knowledge of Agent Builder and Coding Agents within the UiPath ecosystem.  Experience implementing and supporting Test Manager Connect integrations.  Familiarity with UiPath Maestro for orchestration and end-to-end process management.  Understanding of Self-Healing testing capabilities to improve automation resilience.  Comprehensive knowledge of the broader UiPath Platform and enterprise test automation best practices. Additional Information We welcome applicants who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Consider your transferable experience and unique skills that may bring fresh perspective to the role. Salary and Other Compensation : Applications will be accepted until October 4 th , 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $83,000 - $131,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • 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 Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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. About Cognizant: 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. 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. 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 for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In This Role, You Will
Use and work with your QA automation background, Test Cloud or Tricentis Tosca with SAP integration experience
Drive adoption of UiPath Test Manager for requirements traceability, test planning, test sets, execution governance, visual logging, defect triage, and quality reporting.
Advise on resilient UI, API, mobile, and enterprise application automation using Studio low-code and coded testing, reusable assets, object repositories, and data-driven testing.
Operationalize Orchestrator and test robots for on-demand, scheduled, parallel, and CI/CD-triggered execution across cloud and on-premises environments.
Integrate Test Cloud with ALM, DevOps, version-control, and issue-tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager, Git, SVN, and TFS.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
 Deep expertise in UiPath Test Cloud and its integration with Tricentis Tosca .
 Strong knowledge of UiPath Test Manager for requirements traceability, test planning, execution management, and quality reporting.
 Hands-on experience with UiPath Studio and Studio Web for automated test development.
 Proficiency in configuring and managing UiPath Orchestrator and Test Robots .
 Experience leveraging Autopilot for Testers to accelerate test creation and maintenance.
 Knowledge of Agent Builder and Coding Agents within the UiPath ecosystem.
 Experience implementing and supporting Test Manager Connect integrations.
 Familiarity with UiPath Maestro for orchestration and end-to-end process management.
 Understanding of Self-Healing testing capabilities to improve automation resilience.
 Comprehensive knowledge of the broader UiPath Platform and enterprise test automation best practices.
Additional Information
Applications will be accepted until October 4 th , 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,000 - $131,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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