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*
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.
Información adicional de empleo
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