About the role
As a Senior Test Automation Engineer with Playwright and Mobile experience, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation solutions that improve product quality, accelerate delivery cycles, and support enterprise-grade applications. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality software releases.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web, mobile, API, and end-to-end testing using Playwright and other modern automation tools.
· Execute and enhance mobile testing strategies for iOS and Android applications, including functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end validation.
· Develop and maintain API automation suites using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent frameworks.
· Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and DevOps best practices to enable continuous quality.
· Collaborate with Agile teams to drive quality engineering initiatives, improve test coverage, conduct defect triage, and support release validation activities.
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. 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
· 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation with strong knowledge of test planning, test design, defect management, risk assessment, requirements analysis, and end-to-end validation.
· hands-on experience with Playwright and automation testing experience.
· Experience with mobile application testing on iOS and Android platforms, including hands-on exposure to mobile automation frameworks such as Appium.
· Strong API testing and automation experience using Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools and frameworks.
· Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries, validate data integrity, and perform backend testing.
· Experience working within Agile delivery teams using BDD, Cucumber, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD practices.
· Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks and enterprise-level automation solutions.
· Strong understanding of functional, regression, integration, UI, API, mobile, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
· Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript for automation development
· Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work effectively in a distributed onsite-offshore delivery environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
These will help you stand out
· Experience with Maestro Automation Framework or similar lightweight mobile automation tools.
· Experience designing scalable mobile automation frameworks from the ground up.
· Insurance domain experience.
· Experience with quality governance, test reporting, quality metrics, release management, and defect triage processes.
· Demonstrated expertise in DevOps-driven quality engineering practices and continuous testing strategies.
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 $53,477 to 92,500 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: 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.
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*
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
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.
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