Job Summary
Senior SDET role focused on designing and automating robust test solutions using Selenium TPF GDS & Mainframe BDD for complex web applications in a hybrid work model. The role requires six to eight years of experience with strong functional and regression automation skills close collaboration with cross functional teams and a passion for delivering reliable digital journeys for global customers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust Selenium based automated test suites that validate complex user journeys across multiple web applications and services ensuring high reliability for global customers.
- Develop scalable test frameworks and utilities in collaboration with engineering teams to increase automation coverage reduce manual regression effort and accelerate release cycles.
- Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to create comprehensive functional regression and integration test scenarios that reflect realistic user behavior and system constraints.
- Execute automated and targeted manual tests in a day shift hybrid model interpret results quickly and work with developers to isolate reproduce and resolve defects.
- Maintain and enhance existing Selenium test suites by refactoring flaky tests improving locators and optimizing execution time to ensure stable and efficient continuous testing.
- Integrate automated tests into continuous integration pipelines monitor pipeline health and provide timely feedback that improves overall software quality and deployment confidence.
- Collaborate closely with product managers developers and other quality specialists to refine acceptance criteria and ensure that test strategies align with business priorities and customer expectations.
- Investigate production issues by reproducing scenarios through automated or exploratory tests document root causes and recommend preventive measures that reduce recurrence.
- Create clear test documentation including detailed test plans test cases and execution reports to support transparent communication with stakeholders and audit readiness.
- Mentor junior quality engineers on effective use of Selenium testing patterns and debugging practices fostering a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with environment and operations teams to manage test data test accounts and stable environments enabling consistent and repeatable test execution.
- Contribute to performance and reliability assessments by designing focused automation that measures response times error rates and user flow stability under realistic conditions.
- Engage with domain experts in travel intermediaries when available to refine test scenarios that mirror real booking flows pricing rules and partner integrations for enhanced customer trust.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate six to eight years of hands on experience as an SDET or similar role with a strong focus on automation using Selenium for complex web applications.
- Possess strong skills in at least one programming language commonly used with Selenium along with solid understanding of object oriented design and modular test architecture.
- Show practical experience in designing maintaining and executing automated regression suites integrated with continuous integration pipelines in an enterprise environment.
- Exhibit working knowledge of version control systems defect tracking tools and test management platforms that support collaborative quality practices.
- Bring experience or strong interest in the travel intermediaries domain as an added advantage with the ability to translate domain rules into meaningful test coverage.
- Display excellent analytical and communication abilities enabling effective collaboration in hybrid teams and clear reporting of quality risks and test outcomes.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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