About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Lead – Commerce & COTS, you will make an impact by driving quality engineering excellence across commerce platforms through strategic test planning, hands-on automation, and strong team leadership. You will be a valued member of a cross-functional delivery team and work collaboratively with product owners, developers, architects, and client stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality solutions.
In this role, you will:
· Lead testing strategy and execution for core commerce and COTS-based solutions, ensuring high-quality integrations and platform stability
· Drive accountability and execution excellence while mentoring and managing testing teams
· Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Java, Cucumber, and RestAssured
· Oversee test execution, defect management, and quality metrics to ensure delivery against business goals
· Partner closely with clients and internal teams to advance a customer-centric and quality-first mindset
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position in a client or Cognizant office in Katy, TX.
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
· Strong experience in test leadership with hands-on expertise in Selenium, Java, Cucumber, and RestAssured
· Experience testing COTS commerce platforms and configurable product-based solutions
· Proven ability to lead and manage testing teams while driving excellence
· Solid understanding of core commerce platforms and workflows
· Experience in test strategizing, estimation, and resource planning
· Expertise in test and defect management and configuration management
These will help you stand out
· Experience with GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted development tools
· Strong financial acumen aligned to quality outcomes
· Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
· Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset
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.
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*
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.