About the role
As a Senior API Automation Engineer (AWS & AI Testing), you will make an impact by designing scalable API automation solutions and advancing intelligent testing practices across cloud-native applications. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, architects, business teams, and other technology stakeholders to support high-quality software delivery.
In this role, you will
Design, develop, and maintain scalable API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Maven, and Postman.
Automate REST API validation across integration, regression, and end-to-end testing scenarios for microservices-based applications.
Apply AI agents and generative AI tools to support test generation, intelligent validation, and self-healing automation capabilities.
Validate API contracts, JSON and XML schemas, OAuth and JWT authentication, database integrations, and service responses.
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and AWS-based cloud-native applications, while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure quality delivery.
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 in Unites States. 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
10+ years of experience in quality engineering, test automation, or software testing, with strong hands-on experience in API automation.
Advanced experience developing API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Maven, and Postman.
Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices testing, JSON and XML validation, API contracts, schemas, OAuth, and JWT authentication.
Experience integrating automated tests with Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience validating AWS-based applications and services, such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS or EKS, S3, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
Experience with SQL, backend database validation, integration testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing.
Experience using AI agents or generative AI tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, OpenAI technologies, or Amazon Q, in testing or engineering workflows.
These will help you stand out
Experience designing agentic AI solutions, Model Context Protocol integrations, or self-healing test automation frameworks.
Exposure to AWS Bedrock or other AI-powered testing solutions.
Healthcare payer or provider domain experience.
Knowledge of healthcare business functions such as claims, enrollment, utilization management, or care management.
Experience working with healthcare platforms such as Facets or QNXT, along with an understanding of HIPAA-related requirements.
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.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $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
• 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
Les informations relatives à la rémunération du poste à pourvoir dépendent de la date de publication de l’offre de poste. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve des lois applicables.
Cognizant est un employeur soucieux de l'égalité des chances entre candidats. Votre candidature sera étudiée indépendamment de votre race, couleur, sexe, religion, croyances, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine, handicap, informations génétiques, grossesse, statut d'ancien militaire ou de toute autre critère jugé discriminant par les lois européennes ou françaises.
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