About the role
As a Lead SDET/ QA Automation Engineer(Playwright & AI), you will make an impact by designing and building advanced automation solutions and leveraging AI-driven testing approaches to improve quality and speed of delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality, scalable applications.
In this role, you will:
Design and develop scalable automation frameworks using Playwright for web applications
Build and maintain automation scripts and end-to-end test suites for functional and integration testing
Develop and implement GenAI-driven testing solutions, including AI agents for quality engineering use cases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across releases and agile sprints
Participate in test design, execution, defect management, and reporting
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
Drive test coverage, quality metrics, and reporting, ensuring visibility 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 experience with Playwright (minimum 2+ years) for automation development
Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript for test automation
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (GitHub, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, etc.)
Experience working with testing tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA
Strong experience in API testing (REST, GraphQL)
Solid understanding of SQL and data validation techniques
Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional teams
These will help you stand out
Experience with GenAI / AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
Hands-on experience in building or testing AI agents / GenAI workflows
Experience driving automation strategy and framework design
Ability to lead testing efforts across multiple teams or complex programs
Strong communication skills and experience with stakeholder reporting
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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