About the role
As an Lead QA Automation Engineer – Playwright & AI, you will make an impact by building modern automation solutions and leveraging AI-driven approaches to enhance quality engineering practices. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable applications.
In this role, you will:
Develop and maintain automation scripts for UI and API testing using Playwright and modern frameworks
Design and enhance automation frameworks to improve scalability and reusability
Build and implement GenAI-driven testing solutions, including AI agents and automation accelerators
Perform test design, execution, and defect management across multiple applications
Collaborate with product, development, and QA teams to ensure quality across agile releases
Execute functional, integration, and regression testing for end-to-end validation
Provide status reporting, metrics tracking, and defect analysis to stakeholders
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 the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
What you need to have to be considered
8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / QA automation
Strong hands-on experience in Playwright (minimum 2+ years)
Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for automation development
Experience working with test management tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, etc.)
Strong experience in API testing (REST, GraphQL)
Solid experience in SQL and backend data validation
Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
These will help you stand out
Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot
Hands-on exposure to GenAI/AI-driven testing approaches (AI agents, anomaly detection, synthetic test data)
Experience managing test coverage across multiple systems or integrations
Strong understanding of different testing types (system, integration, regression)
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and innovative ideas to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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