About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer with Playwright with Typescript experience, you will make an impact by ensuring high quality software releases through robust test strategy, hands on automation, and close collaboration with cross functional teams. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, developers, and business stakeholders to drive quality across the software development lifecycle.
In this role, you will: • Lead and support release testing activities, ensuring quality and readiness for production deployments • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test coverage • Develop, enhance, execute, and debug automated test scripts using Playwright and TypeScript • Design and execute manual test scenarios and test cases where automation is not applicable • Define and maintain test strategies, test plans, and testing estimates aligned with Agile delivery practices
Work model
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 roles business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Fort Mill, SC.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youre 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 • 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong foundation in Agile practices • Proven expertise in writing, enhancing, executing, and debugging automated tests using Playwright • Strong hands on experience with TypeScript • Exposure to or hands on experience with LLM models and Amazon Bedrock • Solid experience in manual testing, including test scenario and test case design • Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and TestNG, and build tools like Maven • Proficiency with version control systems, such as GitHub • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
These will help you stand out • Experience handling release coordination and test execution across multiple environments • Experience estimating testing efforts and contributing to test planning and quality metrics • Ability to proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvements in test coverage
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.
Were excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Dont 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.
This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants 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.
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 dont just dream of a better way - we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing whats right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path thats right for you.
About us: Cognizant is one of the worlds leading professional services companies, transforming clients business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes Worlds Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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.
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.
Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.
What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.