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Senior Playwright Automation Engineer

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About the role
As a Senior Playwright Automation Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and advancing scalable test automation solutions that improve software quality and delivery speed. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Agile teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and successful product releases.

In this role, you will:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and Java.
• Review and optimize automation scripts to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reusability.
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to establish comprehensive automated test coverage.
• Analyze test execution results, track defects, and communicate testing status, risks, and mitigation plans to Agile teams.
• Demonstrate end-to-end automation frameworks and showcase automation capabilities to project stakeholders.

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 Newark, NJ. 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
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright test automation.
• Proficiency in Java programming and automation framework development.
• Experience with test design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing tools, concepts, and automation practices.

These will help you stand out
• Experience building enterprise-scale automation frameworks from scratch.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated quality engineering practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience presenting automation solutions and framework demonstrations to technical and business audiences.
• Knowledge of modern quality engineering and AI-driven testing approaches.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477– $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

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.

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.

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