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At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as JR. Automation Engineer
Job Summary:
You will play a key role across the full solution lifecycle from design and development through testing, validation, and continuous improvement. Working closely with product, underwriting, and technology stakeholders, you will help ensure Magnum continues to deliver reliable, scalable, and best-in-class automated underwriting capabilities that support our clients’ digital transformation journeys. Monitor and troubleshoot production and QA systems to identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues proactively.
Key Responsibilities
· Participate in the design, development, and delivery of automation solutions aligned with product strategy and client requirements
· Produce clear and well-structured functional and technical specifications
· Develop and maintain underwriting rules, automation logic, and supporting components
· Contribute to ongoing Magnum product enhancements and innovation initiatives
· Apply automation and RPA technologies to streamline and optimize business processes
· Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, including regression test packs
· Validate development outcomes against defined business and client requirements
· Identify, track, and resolve defects throughout the full development lifecycle
· Actively participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles and release validation activities
· Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites
· Continuously improve test automation approaches to enhance coverage, reliability, and efficiency
· Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple time zones
About You
Nobody is perfect, and we don’t expect you to meet every requirement. If you meet most of the criteria below and are motivated to learn and grow, we would be happy to meet you.
Required Experience & Skills
· 2-3 + years of experience in software development, automation engineering, or quality engineering
· Experience working in Insurance, Banking, or Financial Services IT environments
· Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
· Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
· Programming experience in Java, JavaScript, C#, or similar languages
· Experience in test design, execution, and defect management
· Familiarity with web technologies, API testing, and SQL databases
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
· Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, multicultural environment
Nice to Have
· Experience with automation and RPA tools (UiPath preferred)
· Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g. BDD, Selenium, Postman, Visual Studio)
· An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership and step beyond defined role boundaries
Why Cognizant?
Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment
We invest in people and their wellbeing.
We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.
Igualdad de Empleo y Política de Acción Afirmativa:
Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!
Join us now!
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About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
