Automation QA Engineer
Cognizant is looking for an experienced Automation QA Engineer to develop and maintain automated testing solutions across business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain API, UI, and end-to-end automated tests.
Enhance the shared .NET-based automation framework.
Perform database validations and business process automation.
Maintain Azure DevOps pipelines, reporting, and test artefacts.
Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects.
Investigate and manage defects identified through automation.
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and Agile ceremonies.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong software engineering background with expertise in an object-oriented language.
Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for API and UI testing.
Solid understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and test design.
Knowledge of SQL, database testing, CI/CD pipelines, and source control.
Experience working in Agile environments.
Strong analytical skills and excellent English communication.
Preferred Skills
C#/.NET, NUnit, Playwright, RestSharp, PostgreSQL.
Azure DevOps (Boards, Test Plans, Repos, Pipelines).
Gherkin/BDD and Allure reporting.
Scrum or SAFe experience.
Interest in AI-assisted quality engineering.
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.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
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.
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.
