About the role As an Automation Tester, you will make an impact by designing and implementing robust automation strategies that ensure high-quality software delivery. You will be a valued member of our Quality Engineering team, collaborating closely with developers, DevOps and product stakeholders to drive test automation excellence across web and API platforms. In this role, you will: Define and execute end-to-end automation strategies for functional, regression, smoke, and E2E testing. Design and develop modular Playwright frameworks in TypeScript/JavaScript, enabling reusable components and cross-browser coverage. Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to support continuous delivery. Manage AWS-based test infrastructure, leveraging Docker for consistent execution and monitoring via CloudWatch. Lead test execution, monitor reliability, and implement strategies for flaky test detection and remediation. Collaborate with developers to embed shift-left practices, including API contract validation and security/performance checks. Mentor junior engineers and provide quality insights to leadership for go/no-go decisions. What you need to have to be considered Strong expertise in Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) for UI and API automation. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and pipeline optimization. Proficiency in AWS services (EC2/EKS/ECS, S3, CloudWatch) and Docker-based execution. Solid understanding of REST API testing, JSON schema validation, and test data strategies. Strong debugging, analytical thinking, and ability to lead end-to-end automation initiatives. These will help you stand out Exposure to performance testing tools (k6/JMeter) and security basics (OWASP Top 10). Experience with contract testing (Pact) and visual regression tools. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and monorepo strategies. Ability to mentor teams and drive best practices in automation and quality engineering. 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.