QA Automation​/SDET

About the role

As a QA Automation / SDET
, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks that ensure high‑quality delivery across applications and services. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, Dev Ops engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive automation excellence.

• Build, enhance, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for web, API, and related platforms
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• Develop and execute automated test scripts to support functional, regression.
• Define and maintain automation standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops) to improve release efficiency.
• Collaborate with federated IT teams to support framework adoption and drive automation maturity.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work life balance through our wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days in a client or Cognizant office in Newport Beach, CA.

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.

• 6+ years of experience in QA Automation.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing, enhancing, and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Expertise with automation tools such as Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, Rest Assured.
• Experience testing REST/SOAP APIs using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins).

• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of API test automation strategies.
• Experience with performance monitoring and testing using Dynatrace, App Dynamics, JMeter, Load Runner, or Gatling.
• Ability to collaborate across federated product, engineering, and Dev Ops teams.
• Strong communication skills for influencing engineering stakeholders on testing best practices.

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 strengths to this role.

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.

• 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

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.