Job Description
We are looking for an SDET II specializing in TypeScript‑based test automation to support web, API, and mobile application platforms at Yum! Brands. This role emphasizes UI, API, and mobile app automation, strong CI/CD integration, and close collaboration with engineering teams to deliver high‑quality software at scale.
This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys building and evolving automation frameworks, driving quality early in the development lifecycle, and enabling fast, reliable releases across web, iOS, and Android platforms.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain UI automation frameworks using TypeScript for:
• Web applications using Playwright
• Mobile applications (iOS and Android) using WebdriverIO
• Build, execute, and maintain mobile app automation suites for native and hybrid applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Execute cross‑device and cross‑platform automated testing using BrowserStack for real device coverage.
• Build and execute API test automation for backend and integration services.
• Integrate web, mobile, and API automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and QE partners to define quality requirements and ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Investigate automation failures, identify root causes, and continuously improve test reliability and execution stability.
• Maintain automation documentation, test data, environment configurations, and execution standards.
• Advocate for automation best practices, shift‑left testing, and testability improvements across Agile teams.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in test automation or SDET roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with TypeScript.
• Proven experience with WebdriverIO for mobile app automation.
• Hands‑on experience automating iOS and Android applications (native and/or hybrid).
• Experience using BrowserStack for cross‑device and cross‑platform mobile testing.
• Proven expertise using Playwright for modern web UI automation.
• Experience with API test automation for RESTful services.
• Solid understanding of Git and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of testing fundamentals, automation strategies, and Agile development practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience testing large‑scale, customer‑facing mobile and web applications.
• Familiarity with Linux‑based test execution environments.
• Experience with cross‑browser, cross‑device, and real‑device testing strategies.
• Exposure to mobile test execution at scale in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with accessibility, performance, or reliability testing concepts
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.
