About the role
As a Senior Quality Engineering Automation Engineer, you will make an impact by designing and maintaining scalable automated testing solutions for web-based applications. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, and DevOps teams to improve product quality and accelerate software delivery.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain reusable web automation frameworks using Playwright and/or Selenium with Java.
Implement functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing solutions across multiple applications and platforms.
Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Develop and execute test cases, analyze test results, document defects, and collaborate with development teams to support timely resolution.
Establish test-data strategies, automation standards, reusable components, and quality engineering best practices.
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Participate in requirements reviews, test planning, risk assessments, and release-readiness activities.
Monitor automation coverage, testing efficiency, defect trends, and quality metrics while driving continuous improvement.
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 in the United States. 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
At least six years of experience in web application test automation using Playwright and/or Selenium.
Hands-on Java programming experience for developing and maintaining automation frameworks and test scripts.
Experience with Cucumber and behavior-driven development practices.
Strong experience in functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and maintain test cases based on business and technical requirements.
Experience analyzing automated test results, investigating failures, documenting defects, and supporting defect resolution.
Experience building reusable automation components and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders in an Agile delivery environment.
These will help you stand out
Experience with Cypress or other modern web automation tools.
Experience integrating automated tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms.
Experience with API testing tools and automation frameworks.
Exposure to performance testing and application performance validation.
Healthcare industry or healthcare application testing experience.
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
• 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
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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