Job Summary
Matterway is an AI assistant automating repetitive work for enterprise operations teams. As QA Automation Engineer you will own quality of web and Electron releases build risk-based test plans report defects and maintain a Playwright test suite in TypeScript within CICD. You bring 5 or more years of QA experience (at least 2 in automation) strong test design skills Playwright or Puppeteer Git and C1 English. Remote first flexible hours.
Responsibilities
What you will do
* Translate business requirements into detailed test plans and test cases
* Define balanced risk-based strategies optimizing coverage vs. execution time
* Select effective testing approaches (manual automated exploratory) for each feature
* Identify reproduce and report defects clearly with detailed steps logs and recordings
* Verify new features and bugs manually tracking each issue to resolution
* Work directly with users to capture detailed repro steps and logs before involving developers
* Perform root-cause analyses and drive corrective actions across product and processes
* Own the quality and readiness of every web and desktop (Electron) release
* Execute automated and manual tests for feature and full-release validation
* Design build and maintain a scalable Playwright-based test suite for web and Electron apps
* Continuously expand automation coverage (functional regression performance security)
* Reduce flaky tests through effective wait strategies retries and error handling
* Research and recommend improvements to automation frameworks and tools
* Build and maintain automated test result reporting systems
* Set up and manage test environments ensuring consistent test execution
* Monitor and maintain test execution in CI/CD environments
* Champion quality practices influencing team testing and automation approaches
* Collaborate closely with developers product managers and customers to improve automation
* Enhance product documentation based on test findings known issues and user interactions
* Assist with user acceptance testing and feature design
* Actively participate in daily standups sprint planning and requirements walkthroughs
What makes you a great fit
* Excellent English (C1+): Exceptional written and verbal communication precise test and bug reporting
* 3+ years QA experience including 2+ in automation
* Strong knowledge of test design techniques (boundary value analysis equivalence partitioning state transitions)
* Proven experience creating comprehensive risk-based test plans aligned with business and technical requirements
* Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript with 1+ year experience in Playwright or Puppeteer (2+ preferred)
* Solid experience with Git (PR reviews rebase bisect trunk-based workflows)
* Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
* Product Sense: User-focused mindset empathy and advocacy for excellent user experiences
* Soft Skills: Strong facilitator and negotiator across teams excellent at expectation management
* Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions GitLab CI Bitrise)
* Experience with AI-assisted tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot ChatGPT) to accelerate automation scripting
* Understanding of prompt engineering and AI ecosystem
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, provincial or local laws.
