About the role
As a Senior SDET – Java & Playwright Automation | Financial Services, you will make an impact by designing and driving scalable, high‑quality test automation solutions that ensure reliable and secure digital products within the Retirement Insurance domain. You will be a valued member of the quality engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust automation frameworks for web and backend systems
• Define and own the automation testing strategy and roadmap aligned with product quality and delivery goals
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast and continuous feedback
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure code testability and participate in automation code reviews
• Lead defect management, reporting, and test coverage optimization while mentoring junior team members
Work model:
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants across the United States, with a preference for candidates located in or near Charlotte, NC; Radnor, PA; or locations in New York or New Jersey. 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
• Strong experience as an SDET with Java, including minor code and defect fixes
• Hands‑on expertise with Playwright using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Domain expertise in Retirement Insurance systems
• Effective communication and cross‑team collaboration skills
These will help you stand out
• Experience using Selenium for test automation
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot to improve development productivity
• Proven mentoring or technical leadership experience within QA or SDET teams
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 18, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 - $112,500 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*
La Comunidad Cognizant:
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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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