About the Role
As a Test Automation Engineer – Playwright & API Automation, you will make an impact by developing scalable automation solutions, driving quality engineering best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications across enterprise platforms. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, DevOps teams, business stakeholders, and global delivery teams.
In This Role, You Will:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright and modern automation technologies.
• Create and execute automated test suites for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to define test strategies, develop test cases, and ensure comprehensive quality coverage.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and DevOps best practices.
• Perform backend validation using SQL, analyze defects and quality metrics, and support release validation activities.
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 within 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
• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on test automation experience, including at least 2+ years of Playwright experience.
• Strong experience in API testing and automation using Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL with the ability to write complex queries, validate data integrity, perform backend testing, and analyze results.
• Experience working in Agile environments utilizing BDD, Cucumber, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD methodologies.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and continuous testing principles.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of functional, regression, integration, API, UI, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global onsite-offshore delivery model and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• Insurance domain experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and implementing emerging automation tools and technologies.
• Experience with test reporting, quality metrics, defect triage, and release validation processes.
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 exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until July 17, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477– $92,500 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:
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
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*
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.
