We are seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer with strong Java Programming skills to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test cases for our banking clients. The ideal candidate should be passionate about quality, automation best practices, and continuous improvement in the testing lifecycle.
In this role, you will
- Build and maintain API automation frameworks from scratch.
- Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java,TestNG and Selenium/Playwright.
- Design, develop, and execute API automation scripts using Rest Assured.
- Ensure comprehensive test coverage for both frontend (UI) and backend (API, database) components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Ensure timely delivery of automation test coverage as part of Agile sprints.
- Apply your understanding of Generative AI platforms to test AI-driven features or utilize AI tools to optimize the testing lifecycle.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress and quality metrics.
Required skills
- Overall 6-10 years of experience as an SDET or in a similar automation testing role.
- Must have strong proficiency in Java programming.
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Junit, TestNG, Maven, BDD Cucumber framework.
- Must have 2+ years of exp. in API Automation Test using Rest Assured.
- Exposure to test GraphQL will be an added advantage.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, authentication, and JSON/XML.
- Good SQL and Database testing experience.
- Exposure to GenAI platforms like COPILOT is must.
- Knowledge of CI/CD integration tools and practices.
Preferred skills
- Experience in Banking Domain.
- AI-driven testing experience.
We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.
Total compensation:
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 65,000 – 90,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangements
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 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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