Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

This is a Hybrid position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a “Senior Appium Automation Test Engineer” to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

About Cognizant’s QEA Practice:

We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients. We bring the industry leading vision and expertise to help with Quality Engineering transformation 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!

Senior Appium Automation Test Engineer (Hybrid Role)

Location: Mountain View, CA

Required Qualifications:

• Overall 6 to 10 years of IT experience focused on QA software testing with strong hands-on experience with automation testing mobile applications.
• Must have strong hands-on experience in Appium testing.
• Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in mobile automation for Android applications.
• Experience in working with Simulators, Emulators and Real devices.
• Able to understand software architecture, debug code, automate repetitive tasks, and implement new tools and frameworks needed to streamline our quality process.
• Jetpack Compose (Highest Priority) , Kotlin and Coroutines.
• Good understanding of Android Architecture Components (ViewModel, Room, LiveData/StateFlow, Navigation).
• MVVM and Design Patterns (Clean Architecture, SOLID Principles, Repository Pattern).
• Advanced Debugging and Profiling (Android Studio Profiler, ANRs).
• Knowledge of mobile browser automation.
• Knowledge of mobile testing using mobile devices.
• Advanced Networking with Rest and GraphQL (Retrofit, OkHttp).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• An Android SDET role that combines software development and mobile testing expertise using Maestro framework or Appium, playing a crucial role in delivering robust, reliable, and high-quality Android applications.
• Creating, enhancing, and maintaining test automation frameworks to ensure efficient and comprehensive testing of Android applications.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications, working with Java, Kotlin, and other relevant technologies.
• Conducting various types of testing, including unit testing, integration testing, API testing, performance testing, and security testing.
• 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Product) in Agile/CI-CD environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 07/31/2025.

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.

Work Authorization:

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

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 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.