Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

We are seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer with a solid background in automation testing using Selenium and Java. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and developing test automation scripts and implementing effective testing strategies in a dynamic environment. As a key member of the QA team, you will identify, analyze, and document problems following a clearly defined QA methodology and you will be responsible for the planning, execution and reporting of all manual and automation activities in your area of responsibility.

About Cognizant’s QEA Practice:

We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients including 50+ clients in the Fortune 100. We bring industry-leading vision and expertise to help with the Quality Engineering transformation journey for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance and Robotic Test Automation. We have been ranked #1 for Market Impact by Everest Group four times in a row and ranked #1 for completeness of vision, test advisory and Digital Business Assurance in Gartner Magic Quadrant!

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for designing the effective automated test frameworks and data -driven execution approach and test design techniques.
• Position will be an individual contributor who is responsible for the preparation of test data, test planning and execution, reporting on testing status and reporting test results for to all partners for assigned projects.
• Identify, document, and report issues/defects found during automation testing, and work with developers to resolve them.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the testing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing requirements, create test plans, and write comprehensive test cases.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):

• Overall 7-10 years of experience as a Test Automation Engineer or in a similar automation testing role.
• 4 - 6 years of hands-on experience in UI and API automation (using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber, Gradle, Rest Assured, Karate etc.)
• Must have experience on automation framework setup.
• Working experienced on CI/CD tools.
• Expertise in using JIRA and any other test management tools like Quality Center / ALM.
• Experience in working with Agile based projects.
• Should be able to play lead role by coordinating onsite and offshore resources along with customer communications.
• Work on in-sprint and regression automation.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills):

• Knowledge of other automation testing tools and frameworks.
• Software Quality Certification.
• Banking domain exposure.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working Arrangements:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs.

Note: 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.

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 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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) 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.