Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer (Playwright, Selenium, Java & Cucumber)

Job Description

Quick Facts

• Work Policy: Remote (Open to qualified candidates residing in the United States; hub listed in Phoenix, AZ)
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $62,500 – $99,000 USD per year (plus discretionary annual incentive and stock awards)
• Application Deadline: November 29, 2026
• Eligibility: Must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States (no visa transfer or sponsorship available)
• Core Tech Stack: Playwright, Selenium, Java, Cucumber, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a global technology services provider and AI builder helping enterprises bridge the gap between AI investments and measurable business outcomes. Combining deep engineering and industry expertise, Cognizant builds full-stack technology systems that keep leading organizations competitive in rapidly changing markets.

About the Role

Cognizant is looking for a Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer to join its Quality Engineering practice supporting a major healthcare client. Working remotely within the United States, you will architect, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Java, and Cucumber while partnering with DevOps, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable software releases.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web application test automation frameworks utilizing Playwright and Selenium with Java and Cucumber.
• Build and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites across multiple applications and platforms.
• Embed automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins) to enable continuous testing and faster release cycles.
• Analyze test execution results, log and investigate defects, and partner closely with development teams to drive timely fixes.
• Establish reusable automation libraries, test data management strategies, and quality engineering best practices.
• Collaborate across Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure thorough test coverage.
• Contribute to requirement reviews, test planning, risk assessments, and quality metric tracking to improve delivery timelines.

What You’ll Need

• Hands-on proficiency building test automation frameworks with Playwright and/or Selenium using Java and Cucumber.
• Solid experience in functional testing, regression testing, and structured test case design and execution.
• Current authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring current or future immigration sponsorship or visa transfer.
• Willingness to present a current state or government-issued ID during video or in-person interviews.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Background in backend API testing and exposure to performance testing.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and familiarity with the healthcare domain.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Access to sponsored certifications, mentorship programs, and Cognizant’s Mental Health Allyship and well-being resources.