What are the responsibilities and job description for the API Automation tester with Cypress/Playwright position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As an API Automation Tester with Cypress/Playwright, you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust automation testing practices. You will be a valued member of our Quality Engineering team and collaborate closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and offshore teams to deliver exceptional results.
In This Role, You Will
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
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.
As an API Automation Tester with Cypress/Playwright, you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust automation testing practices. You will be a valued member of our Quality Engineering team and collaborate closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and offshore teams to deliver exceptional results.
In This Role, You Will
- Design and execute automation test scripts for UI and API using Cypress/Playwright.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
- Collaborate with onsite and offshore teams to align on requirements and deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients and product owners to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage.
- Prepare test plans, test cases, and test data for in-scope user stories.
- Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- 8 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Assurance.
- 4 years of hands-on experience in UI and API automation using Cypress/Playwright, Mocha, Chai, JavaScript, TypeScript, Cucumber, and related tools.
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools and test management platforms such as JIRA and ALM.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate onsite/offshore teams and manage client communications.
- Experience working in Agile environments and Banking domain projects.
- Expertise in creating allure reports and advanced automation frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to drive regression automation and in-sprint automation effectively.
- Familiarity with emerging automation trends and best practices.
- 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*
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.