About the role
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and maintaining robust test plans and automation solutions that ensure high quality application delivery. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with client development teams, architects, and production engineering stakeholders to improve reliability, scalability, and overall system performance.
In this role, you will:
• Design and build comprehensive test plans and test cases for applications under development.
• Collaborate closely with development and architecture teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Enhance build, test, and deployment automation to improve speed, reliability, and coverage.
• Drive improvements to automated deployment solutions and proactive monitoring across environments.
• Support production engineering applications and contribute to issue prevention and resolution efforts.
Work model: Onsite
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Basking Ridge, NJ.
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
• 6+ years of experience in test automation for enterprise applications.
• Strong experience designing test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with build and test automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience supporting production engineering applications and environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
These will help you stand out
• Experience working closely with distributed development and architecture teams.
• Exposure to infrastructure automation and cloud integration solutions.
• Ability to instill best practices and a business user mindset across the development cycle.
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*
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.