About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer with Playwright with Typescript experience, you will make an impact by ensuring high quality software releases through robust test strategy, hands on automation, and close collaboration with cross functional teams. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, developers, and business stakeholders to drive quality across the software development lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and support release testing activities, ensuring quality and readiness for production deployments
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test coverage
• Develop, enhance, execute, and debug automated test scripts using Playwright and TypeScript
• Design and execute manual test scenarios and test cases where automation is not applicable
• Define and maintain test strategies, test plans, and testing estimates aligned with Agile delivery practices
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Fort Mill, SC.
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
• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong foundation in Agile practices
• Proven expertise in writing, enhancing, executing, and debugging automated tests using Playwright
• Strong hands on experience with TypeScript
• Exposure to or hands on experience with LLM models and Amazon Bedrock
• Solid experience in manual testing, including test scenario and test case design
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and TestNG, and build tools like Maven
• Proficiency with version control systems, such as GitHub
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
These will help you stand out
• Experience handling release coordination and test execution across multiple environments
• Experience estimating testing efforts and contributing to test planning and quality metrics
• Ability to proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvements in test coverage
• 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*
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.
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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
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.