About the role
As a Digital/eCommerce Applications Test Lead, you will make an impact by leading quality engineering across customer-facing eCommerce web and mobile applications. You will drive end-to-end testing and automation across critical digital journeys, including search, cart, checkout, payments, and order management. You will work collaboratively with engineering, product, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality digital experiences.
In this role, you will:
Own the end-to-end test strategy and release-readiness approach for eCommerce web and mobile applications, covering functional, regression, integration, cross-browser, and cross-device testing.
Review business and technical requirements, develop test scenarios and test cases, and oversee execution across critical customer journeys including search, cart, checkout, payments, and order management.
Build and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript for web applications, Appium for mobile applications, and Python-based tools for REST API testing, prioritizing automation for effective coverage and execution speed.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines as quality gates, manage test environments, analyze failures, and support defect triage in Linux-based environments.
Lead and mentor quality engineering professionals, collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams on defect resolution, and communicate quality metrics and risks to stakeholders.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring three days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Irvine, California. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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
8+ years of experience in software quality engineering, including 2+ years leading or mentoring quality engineering professionals, with proven experience testing eCommerce web and mobile applications.
Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks, including Playwright with TypeScript for web UI automation and Appium or similar tools for mobile application automation.
Solid experience testing RESTful APIs using Postman, REST Assured, Python-based tools, or similar technologies, including validation of high-volume systems such as catalog, pricing, checkout, and order management.
Working knowledge of CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions, along with Git, Jira, and Linux-based environments.
Strong understanding of functional, regression, integration, cross-browser, and cross-device testing, with demonstrated skills in defect triage, stakeholder communication, and quality reporting.
These will help you stand out
Experience determining the right balance between manual and automated testing to improve quality, coverage, and release speed.
Experience working in complex, high-volume digital commerce environments.
Applications will be accepted till October 19th 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 to $120,500 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
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.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
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.
