SDET/Automation Test Lead, Cincinnati, OH-1739 Elm St, Ohio, United States

About the role
As a SDET/Automation Test Lead, you will make an impact by driving quality engineering excellence through scalable test automation, AI-enabled testing practices, and modern quality assurance strategies. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery.

In this role, you will:
• Lead quality assurance and test automation strategies across customer engagements, ensuring quality, scalability, and timely delivery.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust UI, API, and end-to-end automation frameworks using industry-leading tools and best practices.
• Provide guidance, code reviews for Quality Engineers, SDETs, and automation teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, establish quality gates, and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Implement and expand automation coverage across functional, regression, integration, API, and performance testing while enabling CI/CD and shift-left testing practices.
• Leverage AI and GenAI-based testing approaches, self-healing automation frameworks, and quality engineering accelerators to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

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
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with significant experience as an SDET, Automation Lead, or Lead Quality Engineer.
• Hands-on expertise designing and scaling automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Katalon, or similar technologies.
• Strong API automation experience using tools such as ReadyAPI, REST Assured, Postman, SOAP UI, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency in Java or JavaScript/TypeScript with experience developing maintainable automation solutions.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, STLC, and quality engineering best practices.
• Experience leading QA teams, driving automation initiatives, and establishing quality governance across programs.

These will help you stand out
• Experience with GenAI-powered testing solutions, AI-assisted quality engineering, or self-healing automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of test optimization techniques and intelligent automation accelerators.
• Experience implementing quality engineering transformations within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Exposure to cloud-native applications, microservices testing, and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills.

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:
Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100– $112,500 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*

Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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