Senior Quality Automation Engineer - Hybrid

Senior Quality Automation Engineer - Hybrid

Important Disclaimers:

**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**

In this role, you will:

• Design comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans for complex enterprise applications built with TypeScript and Core Java ensuring thorough validation of functional integration and regression scenarios across hybrid work arrangements.
• Develop robust automated test suites and maintain reusable test frameworks aligned with Core Java and TypeScript coding standards improving test coverage reducing execution time and supporting reliable continuous integration pipelines.
• Execute systematic functional integration system and regression testing cycles documenting test outcomes with clear defect descriptions and actionable evidence to support efficient resolution by engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with product owners business analysts and software engineers to refine testable requirements clarify business rules and align test scenarios to expected outcomes that enhance customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Analyze production incidents and recurring defects to identify patterns propose targeted quality improvements and help teams implement root cause fixes that strengthen overall application stability and maintainability.
• Provide clear guidance to junior test team members by sharing test design best practices reviewing test cases and promoting disciplined defect management that improves overall team productivity and consistency.
• Coordinate end to end test execution across multiple environments track progress against test plans and communicate concise status updates and risk assessments to project stakeholders supporting timely release decisions.
• Drive data preparation activities by defining realistic test data sets validating data integrity and aligning data scenarios to merchandising use cases where applicable ensuring meaningful coverage of business flows.
• Validate integration points and service interfaces for TypeScript and Core Java components by executing focused interface tests monitoring logs and confirming that end to end transaction behavior meets performance and reliability expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating existing test processes recommending pragmatic enhancements and implementing measurable changes that reduce defect leakage and increase release confidence.
• Review technical designs and code changes from a testability perspective highlighting potential risk areas suggesting additional test scenarios and ensuring that quality considerations are integrated early in the development lifecycle.
• Engage in hybrid collaboration ceremonies by participating in planning estimation and defect triage discussions contributing analytical insights that help teams prioritize work and optimize testing efforts.
• Contribute to the company purpose by safeguarding software reliability for merchandising related solutions enabling smoother retail operations better customer experiences and more efficient decision making that positively impacts society.

Locations: Atlanta,GA
Work model: Hybrid

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta,GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered (Required):

• Possess extensive experience in Core Java based test automation and service validation demonstrating skill in creating maintainable test suites that integrate seamlessly with enterprise pipelines.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in TypeScript for validating modern web interfaces and front end behavior including structured test case design for complex user journeys and edge conditions.
• Bring solid background in advanced test design techniques including boundary analysis equivalence partitioning and risk based testing to maximize coverage while optimizing effort.
• Apply deep understanding of defect management practices and test lifecycle tools to maintain accurate test artefacts traceability records and high quality reporting that supports audit ready documentation.
• Utilize practical knowledge of merchandising processes such as product assortment pricing and inventory flows where available translating domain insight into more realistic and valuable test scenarios.
• Show proven capability in working within hybrid delivery models using modern application lifecycle tools maintaining effective communication and collaboration across onsite and remote team members.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills enabling effective investigation of complex defects precise isolation of root causes and clear articulation of findings to technical and business partners.
• Apply experience gained over ten to fourteen years in structured testing environments to handle large scale test initiatives maintain discipline under tight timelines and meet quality expectations for enterprise releases.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 11/20/2026.

The annual salary for this position is from $71k to $112K 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

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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