What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer - Test Automation (Playwright) position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Quality Engineer - Test Automation (Playwright), you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable forms and publishing applications through robust test automation and Agile quality practices. You will be a valued member of the Agile delivery team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and vendor partners to drive quality and continuous improvement.
In This Role, You Will
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 role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Hartford, CT.
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
Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until June 22, 2026.
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.
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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
As a Quality Engineer - Test Automation (Playwright), you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable forms and publishing applications through robust test automation and Agile quality practices. You will be a valued member of the Agile delivery team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and vendor partners to drive quality and continuous improvement.
In This Role, You Will
- Champion quality across Agile teams by promoting best practices, continuous improvement, and an automation-first mindset
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript for UI, API, and regression testing
- Perform end-to-end quality assurance for forms/publishing applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and seamless user experience
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to review requirements, identify risks, gaps, and edge cases early in the lifecycle
- Partner with cross-functional and vendor teams to validate deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory guidelines
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 role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Hartford, CT.
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
- Hands-on experience as an SDET with Playwright or Cypress for test automation
- Experience with OpenText Exstream (Xpression) testing for forms and document solutions
- Familiarity with batch processing, workflows, and output validation
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
- Exposure to AI-driven QA practices (e.g., intelligent test generation, predictive defect analysis, self-healing scripts) and ability to work in AI-first delivery environments
- Experience leveraging tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve automation productivity and code quality
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices with active participation in ceremonies
- Experience working with vendor teams and managing quality deliverables
- Domain knowledge in Insurance and understanding of regulatory/compliance requirements
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams
Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until June 22, 2026.
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.
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
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*
Salary : $53,477 - $92,500