QA Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Software Development
The Role
As a
QA Automation Engineer,you will make an impact by developing and maintaining automated testing solutions for user interfaces, APIs, integrations, and data. You will collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to strengthen product quality, investigate defects, and integrate automated testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Develop, maintain, and execute UI and API automation test suites using Java, Selenium Web Driver, and REST Assured.
- Create comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on business and technical requirements.
- Validate application functionality, system integrations, APIs, and data across multiple testing stages.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
- Investigate defects, analyze test results, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive issues through resolution.
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- 4+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance, software testing, and test automation.
- Proficiency in Java, Selenium Web Driver, and REST Assured.
- Experience testing REST APIs, including working with HTTP methods and JSON payloads.
- Experience with database testing using SQL or other database-testing tools.
- Working knowledge of a Java testing framework such as JUnit or TestNG.
- Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Git and version-control practices.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
- Ability to validate complex system integrations and data flows.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
The annual salary for this position is between $44,834 to $75,000 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
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