Lead Quality Engineer Test Automation with Playwright and Selenium Experience

About the role

As a Lead Quality Engineer Test Automation with Playwright and Selenium Experience you will make an impact by designing and delivering modern test automation solutions that ensure high-quality digital experiences. You will be a valued member of the QA Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to drive quality across web applications.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement scalable end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for functional, regression, and integration testing
• Partner with developers, business analysts, and product owners to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) to enable continuous testing
• Execute UI and API testing leveraging Playwright capabilities
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Rally, driving resolution with engineering teams
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Create and maintain test reports and dashboards to provide visibility into quality metrics
• Contribute to test planning, estimation, and release readiness for new features

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. 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.

What you need to have to be considered

• 8+ years of Quality Engineering experience, including hands-on Playwright UI automation
• Strong experience with Selenium and Java-based automation frameworks
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java for test development
• Solid experience with the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern
• Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and QA lifecycle
• Experience with defect management and test management tools (Rally preferred)

These will help you stand out

• Experience with API automation and service-level testing
• Exposure to modern testing frameworks and cloud-based QA environments
• Ability to drive test optimization and framework improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience working in distributed Agile teams

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:

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to 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

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.

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*

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

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.

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.

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