QA / Test Automation Engineer
Location: Burgess Hill
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days WFH
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced QA / Test Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in UI/Web automation using Playwright, Cypress and/or WebdriverIO.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop and maintain robust UI/Web automation frameworks.
- Strong hands-on automation using Playwright, Cypress and/or WebdriverIO.
- Automate modern web applications, preferably ReactJS-based applications.
- Perform functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing.
- Develop reusable and maintainable automated test scripts.
- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
- Work with tools such as Jenkins and Sauce Labs.
- Apply BDD/Cucumber approaches where appropriate.
- Analyse test failures and support defect investigation.
- Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure effective test coverage.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of automation and Quality Engineering practices.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Good experience of Quality Engineering / Software Testing experience.
- Strong Playwright / Cypress / WebdriverIO expertise.
- Strong UI/Web Test Automation experience.
- Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks.
- Good knowledge of functional, regression and end-to-end testing.
- Experience with CI/CD, preferably Jenkins and Sauce Labs.
- Knowledge of BDD / Cucumber.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
Additional eligibility requirements:
· Candidates must currently reside in the UK.
- Candidates must be available to start within 4 weeks of receiving an offer.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- API Testing & Automation
- AI-assisted / GenAI testing
- Java / Spring Boot
- SQL and relational databases
- ReactJS application testing experience
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.
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