API automation with Playwright

API Automation With Playwright

Cognizant is looking to hire an experienced API automation with playwright to design scalable, maintainable, and reusable test frameworks and automation architecture. Work model: Hybrid.

We believe on-site work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4-5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Hartford, CT. 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.

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Establish the overall quality assurance strategy aligned with business goals and technical architecture.
• Design scalable, maintainable, and reusable test frameworks and automation architectures.
• Lead the development of automation frameworks for functional, performance, security, and regression testing.
• Review test code and enforce best practices in test automation and software quality.
• Guide QA engineers and testers, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Work closely with DevOps, development, and product teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.
• Evaluate and recommend testing tools, CI/CD integrations, and automation platforms.
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and test coverage to stakeholders and leadership.
• Define and track key performance indicators for quality (e.g., defect leakage, test coverage, automation ROI).
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal QA policies.
• Drive initiatives for process optimization, test efficiency, and defect prevention.
• Explore and implement AI/ML, predictive analytics, and other innovations in QA.
• Lead PoCs for new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve QA capabilities

These will help you stand out:

• 6 to 10 years of experience
• Language: Java, Python
• Test Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Appium, etc
• CI/CD Integration: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
• API Testing: Skills in Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI
• Cloud & Containerization: Understanding of AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes for testing in cloud-native environments years.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until November 17th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $77,000.00 - $88,500.00 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

Apply today!

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.