SDET Lead​/Automation Test

SDET Lead / Automation Test –
Cognizant

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer in Test (SDET) with expertise in automating mobile and web applications, API testing, and database testing (stored procedures). The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring software quality by developing automation frameworks, writing robust test scripts, and performing unit testing. This role requires strong technical abilities, attention to detail, and a passion for improving software quality through automation.

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks for mobile (Android) and web applications using Appium, Selenium, Playwright, or similar tools.
• Develop and execute API test automation using tools like Postman, Rest Assured or Karate.
• Implement unit testing strategies with frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit, TestNG or Jest.
• Work with databases to perform stored procedure testing, ensuring data integrity and proper backend functionality.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions or similar tools.
• Identify, document and track software defects ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct performance and load testing where necessary.
• Stay up to date with the latest automation testing trends, tools and best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in test automation for mobile and web applications.
• Strong experience in automation frameworks like Appium, Selenium, Cypress or Playwright.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in API automation testing using Postman, Rest Assured or similar tools.
• Solid knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit, TestNG or Jest.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Type Script, JavaScript or Kotlin.
• Strong experience with database testing and stored procedures.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with cloud‑based mobile testing platforms (Browser Stack, Sauce Labs).
• Hands‑on experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with performance testing (JMeter, Gatling).
• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with TDD frameworks and approach.
• Understanding of security testing principles.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services