About the role
As a QE Automation Lead (Selenium/Playwright), you will make an impact by driving quality engineering initiatives through robust test automation, end-to-end validation, and continuous quality improvement practices. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, developers, business stakeholders, and global delivery teams.
In this role, you will:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and BDD technologies such as Cucumber.
• Drive end-to-end testing across UI, APIs, databases, batch processes, and integrated enterprise workflows.
• Define comprehensive test strategies, test scenarios, test data requirements, and quality assurance approaches aligned with business requirements.
• Lead test planning, execution, defect management, reporting, release validation, and quality sign-offs.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to enhance test coverage, automation effectiveness, and overall quality engineering maturity.
Work Model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Tampa, FL. 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 hands-on experience in Quality Engineering and Test Automation within Agile software development environments.
• Expertise in Selenium and/or Playwright for UI automation testing.
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or equivalent test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience validating REST APIs, database testing using SQL, and end-to-end workflow testing.
• Experience with Jira, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and CI/CD-driven quality engineering practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to proactively identify and communicate quality risks.
These will help you stand out
• Experience leading or coordinating testing activities across distributed global teams.
• Knowledge of test automation framework design and best practices.
• Experience with Oracle database validation, data reconciliation, and backend testing.
• Exposure to modern DevOps and continuous testing methodologies.
• Passion for continuous improvement, automation optimization, and quality engineering innovation.
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 only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
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*
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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