QA Automation Manager - Insurance; P&C Claims

About the role

As a QA Automation Manager - Insurance (P&C Claims), you will make an impact by leading the testing strategy and automation transformation for legacy applications, ensuring high-quality releases and continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the QA leadership team and collaborate closely with onshore and offshore QA teams, development teams, and key business stakeholders.

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and automation roadmaps
• Lead end-to-end automation delivery for releases using UFT, Selenium, and modern frameworks
• Identify automation opportunities, define scope and coverage, and select tools/frameworks
• Manage test execution, defect lifecycle, and coordination with offshore QA teams
• Track and report testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders through dashboards and summaries

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within 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.

• 10–15 years of QA experience with 5+ years in test automation leadership
• Hands‑on expertise in UFT, Selenium/Playwright, API testing, CI/CD, and automation frameworks
• Strong experience in test planning, strategy, and defect management processes
• Domain expertise in Property & Casualty insurance, especially claims and claims processing
• Experience in database testing (Oracle/PLSQL) and strong SQL skills

• Experience testing legacy applications, especially Progress‑based desktop environments
• Expertise in UI and integration testing across complex enterprise systems
• Experience automating applications built on Progress or similar legacy technologies
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams (15–20 members across onshore/offshore)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills

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 don’t meet every requirement. Your transferable skills and unique experiences could make you a great fit for this role.

Applications will be accepted until June 25, 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.

• 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.

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.