About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer – Scrum Master & IVR, you will make an impact by championing quality, Agile best practices, and customer experience across digital platforms. You will be a valued member of a cross‑functional Agile team, working collaboratively with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and vendor partners to deliver high‑quality web and IVR solutions.
In this role, you will:
• Serve as a CX‑focused Scrum Master or Quality Champion, embedding Agile and continuous improvement practices across teams.
• Drive end‑to‑end quality assurance for web and IVR applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and an exceptional user experience.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript for UI, API, and regression testing.
• Review functional and technical requirements, collaborating early with Product Owners to identify risks, gaps, and edge cases.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot to accelerate test development, improve code quality, and optimize automation workflows.
• Partner closely with Agile teams and vendor organizations to validate deliverables, ensure quality standards, and support vendor management activities.
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies, providing quality insights and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices, particularly within Insurance-domain solutions.
Work model: Remote
We believe flexibility is key to delivering our best work. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position is open to qualified applicants in Hartford, CT, with remote work also available. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, and client needs. We will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
• 5–8 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Playwright and TypeScript for automated testing.
• Experience performing end‑to‑end QA for web and IVR‑based applications.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, with active participation in Scrum ceremonies.
• Proven ability to review requirements, identify risks early, and define effective test strategies.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
• Practical experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI‑assisted development tools.
These will help you stand out
• Scrum Master or Agile certification(s).
• Experience in Vendor Management within the Insurance domain.
• Strong CX mindset with a focus on usability, performance, and reliability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
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 meet only the minimum requirements. Your transferable experiences and unique skills may be exactly what sets you apart.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 15, 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*
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.