QA Automation Engineer Mainframe

About the role

As a QA Automation Engineer - Mainframe, you will make an impact by driving high-quality validation for mission-critical travel applications within IBM z/TPF environments. You will be a valued member of the QA team and work collaboratively with development teams, business stakeholders, and product owners to ensure reliable and scalable systems.

In this role, you will:

* Define and execute test strategy, planning, and validation for GDS-based applications, including airline offer, booking, and order systems

* Perform end-to-end functional and integration testing across high-volume transaction environments

* Validate EDIFACT-based interfaces and ensure data accuracy across systems

* Develop and enhance automation frameworks for TPF-based systems to improve test coverage and efficiency

* Manage the defect lifecycle, including tracking, reporting, and resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Work model

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 Atlanta, GA or Denver, CO.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

* Strong expertise in IBM z/TPF / z/TPFDF and mainframe testing within the travel domain

* Hands-on experience with TPF automation frameworks and tools

* Experience in functional and integration testing of distributed and mainframe systems

* Solid understanding of EDIFACT messaging standards and validation processes

* Ability to lead testing efforts, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide status, risk updates, and quality improvements

These will help you stand out

* Experience building or enhancing automation test suites for TPF systems

* Knowledge of integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines

* Strong exposure to GDS systems and airline domain workflows (Offers, Orders, Booking)

* Proven ability to drive automation adoption and scalable QA practices

* Experience working in high-volume transaction processing environments

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2026

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100- $112,500 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*