About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer with Mobile experience, you will make an impact by driving end-to-end quality across mobile, web, and backend systems through scalable automation and modern QA practices. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality applications across multiple platforms.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile (iOS/Android), and backend services.
· Execute functional and integration testing across mobile, desktop (macOS/Windows), and service layers.
· Define and implement test strategies, ensuring high coverage and reliability across all platforms.
· Identify, document, and track defects while ensuring timely resolution and quality delivery.
· Collaborate across distributed teams to deliver high-quality releases in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Austin, Texas. 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
· 6+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance or software engineering.
· Hands-on experience testing mobile applications and services on iOS and Android (required).
· Experience testing applications across macOS and Windows platforms.
· Strong expertise in QA automation architecture, frameworks, and best practices.
· Proven experience automating functional and integration testing across web, mobile, and backend systems.
· Proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, Python, Unix/Shell, SQL, CSS, HTML, or XML.
· Strong understanding of testing methodologies, processes, and industry-standard tools.
· Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with rapidly evolving requirements and tight deadlines.
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
These will help you stand out
· Experience working in cross-platform testing environments (web, mobile, desktop, services).
· Exposure to modern CI/CD practices and DevOps-driven testing approaches.
· Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with global teams.
· Experience delivering high-quality solutions under pressure with strong attention to detail.
· Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in testing practices.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to 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
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*
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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