What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SDET – QA Automation (Playwright & Selenium) position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Senior SDET – QA Automation (Playwright & Selenium), you will make an impact by designing and implementing scalable test automation solutions that improve software quality, accelerate release cycles, and support continuous delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality application delivery.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright, Selenium for web application testing.
Build and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test automation solutions across multiple applications and platforms.
Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and support faster, more reliable releases.
Analyze test results, identify defects, and partner with development teams to drive timely defect resolution.
Improve automation coverage, framework reusability, testing efficiency, and quality metrics through continuous process improvements.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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
7 years of strong hands-on experience with Playwright and/or Selenium test automation.
Proficiency in Java for test automation framework development and maintenance.
Experience with automation tools such as AccelQ, Cypress, and Cucumber.
Strong understanding of functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
Experience in test case design, execution, defect management, and quality assurance best practices.
These will help you stand out
Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of API testing and service validation.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
Exposure to performance testing tools and methodologies.
Experience within the Healthcare domain.
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 And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $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
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
As a Senior SDET – QA Automation (Playwright & Selenium), you will make an impact by designing and implementing scalable test automation solutions that improve software quality, accelerate release cycles, and support continuous delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality application delivery.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright, Selenium for web application testing.
Build and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test automation solutions across multiple applications and platforms.
Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and support faster, more reliable releases.
Analyze test results, identify defects, and partner with development teams to drive timely defect resolution.
Improve automation coverage, framework reusability, testing efficiency, and quality metrics through continuous process improvements.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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
7 years of strong hands-on experience with Playwright and/or Selenium test automation.
Proficiency in Java for test automation framework development and maintenance.
Experience with automation tools such as AccelQ, Cypress, and Cucumber.
Strong understanding of functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
Experience in test case design, execution, defect management, and quality assurance best practices.
These will help you stand out
Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of API testing and service validation.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
Exposure to performance testing tools and methodologies.
Experience within the Healthcare domain.
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 And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $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
- 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
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Salary : $53,477 - $92,500