What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Playwright Automation QA position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Senior Playwright Automation QA, you will make an impact by designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks for UI and API testing using Playwright. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering and Assurance team and work collaboratively with onshore and offshore teams, business stakeholders, and technical leads to ensure high-quality software delivery.
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 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Richardson, TX. 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
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
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
As a Senior Playwright Automation QA, you will make an impact by designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks for UI and API testing using Playwright. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering and Assurance team and work collaboratively with onshore and offshore teams, business stakeholders, and technical leads to ensure high-quality software delivery.
In This Role, You Will
- Develop automation frameworks for UI and API testing from scratch using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript and Cucumber BDD.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines and integrate manual scripts into automated workflows.
- Lead functional, regression, and automation testing efforts across projects.
- Host business walkthroughs to review test artifacts and coordinate with offshore teams.
- Guide offshore teams on technical issues related to automation frameworks and processes.
- Participate in requirement sessions and technical design reviews.
- Provide daily status updates, issue tracking, and roadblock reporting to stakeholders.
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 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Richardson, TX. 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
- 8 years of experience in software quality assurance, including leading QA efforts in an onshore/offshore model.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Ability to perform Automation, Functional and Regression Testing.
- Proven experience in manual and automated testing.
- Hands-on experience building test automation frameworks from scratch for UI and API using Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Cucumber BDD.
- Experience with API testing tools like Postman and SoapUI.
- Expertise in setting up CI/CD integrations from scratch.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Experience in the healthcare PBM domain.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
- Exposure to B2C authentication mechanisms.
- Ability to drive technical discussions and mentor offshore teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
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
