Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer - Playwright to join our Quality Engineering and Assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation solutions for modern web applications and integrated enterprise platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Playwright with TypeScript, API automation, automation framework development, and CI/CD practices to drive quality across the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in test automation, quality engineering best practices, Agile delivery environments, and a passion for leveraging modern tools, including Generative AI, to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
About the Role
As a Senior Test Automation Engineer - Playwright, you will play a key role in advancing automation capabilities across web, API, and end-to-end testing initiatives. You will partner closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and quality engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions that support high-quality software delivery.
This role is ideal for a seasoned automation professional who has deep expertise in Playwright with TypeScript, experience building robust automation frameworks, and a strong understanding of quality engineering practices. You will contribute to automation strategy, framework enhancements, CI/CD integration, and continuous quality improvement while working in a collaborative Agile environment. The position also offers the opportunity to leverage modern AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot to accelerate test design, automation development, and overall engineering productivity.
In This Role, You Will
Develop and maintain Web UI automation solutions using Playwright with TypeScript and contribute to automation framework initiatives.
Apply your experience in QA, test automation, or SDET practices to support quality engineering objectives.
Build and enhance automated test coverage for modern web applications.
Perform API testing using Rest Assured and support end-to-end testing across multiple integrated systems.
Work with CI/CD pipelines to enable automated test execution and continuous quality validation.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong communication and teamwork skills.
Utilize Generative AI tools such as Copilot and work within Agile methodologies to support efficient software delivery.
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 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in Web UI Automation using Playwright with TypeScript, including framework design and maintenance.
- Proven experience building scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks using Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven, Hybrid, or BDD frameworks.
- Solid experience in API Automation Testing using Rest Assured, Postman, and REST service validation.
- Experience designing and executing end-to-end test automation across multiple integrated applications and platforms.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, STLC, defect management, and quality engineering best practices.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and automated test execution pipelines.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Knowledge of source control systems such as Git and collaboration tools including Jira and Confluence.
- Experience leveraging Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI-assisted testing and development tools to improve productivity and test generation.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Additional Information
We welcome applicants who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Consider your transferable experience and unique skills that may bring fresh perspective to the role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until September 27th , 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $53,000 - $92,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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