What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Test Engineer1 position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As an Automation Test Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and executing automated testing solutions for healthcare payer systems, with a strong focus on Facets applications. You will be a valued member of the quality engineering team and work collaboratively with QA, development, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, high-quality end-to-end healthcare workflows.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and WebDriver to validate Facets UI-based business workflows.
Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks (data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid) aligned with Facets architecture.
Develop and execute automated regression test suites across critical Facets modules, including Claims, Membership, Provider, and Billing.
Automate validation of batch jobs, file processing, interfaces, and end-to-end integrations to improve coverage and efficiency.
Integrate automation execution with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools to support continuous testing.
Manage automation test data strategies, including data creation, masking, refresh processes, and environment readiness.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position. 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. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
4–6 years of experience in test automation and software testing.
2–4 years of experience working with healthcare payer systems.
3–5 years of hands-on automation experience with Facets applications.
Strong experience automating business workflows using Selenium, WebDriver, and related tools.
Solid understanding of healthcare business rules, claims processing, and data validation.
Experience tracking and managing defects using tools such as ALM or Jira.
These will help you stand out
Experience with cloud migration testing or modernized healthcare platforms.
Strong background in end-to-end (E2E) and integration testing.
Experience integrating automation results into CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to analyze automation failures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate closely with developers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proactive mindset toward quality improvement.
Salary And Other Compensation
Applicants will be accepted till 05/30/2026
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*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $110K - $125K 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
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.
As an Automation Test Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and executing automated testing solutions for healthcare payer systems, with a strong focus on Facets applications. You will be a valued member of the quality engineering team and work collaboratively with QA, development, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, high-quality end-to-end healthcare workflows.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and WebDriver to validate Facets UI-based business workflows.
Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks (data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid) aligned with Facets architecture.
Develop and execute automated regression test suites across critical Facets modules, including Claims, Membership, Provider, and Billing.
Automate validation of batch jobs, file processing, interfaces, and end-to-end integrations to improve coverage and efficiency.
Integrate automation execution with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools to support continuous testing.
Manage automation test data strategies, including data creation, masking, refresh processes, and environment readiness.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position. 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. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
4–6 years of experience in test automation and software testing.
2–4 years of experience working with healthcare payer systems.
3–5 years of hands-on automation experience with Facets applications.
Strong experience automating business workflows using Selenium, WebDriver, and related tools.
Solid understanding of healthcare business rules, claims processing, and data validation.
Experience tracking and managing defects using tools such as ALM or Jira.
These will help you stand out
Experience with cloud migration testing or modernized healthcare platforms.
Strong background in end-to-end (E2E) and integration testing.
Experience integrating automation results into CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to analyze automation failures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate closely with developers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proactive mindset toward quality improvement.
Salary And Other Compensation
Applicants will be accepted till 05/30/2026
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*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $110K - $125K 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
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 : $110,000 - $125,000