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About the role

As a **Senior QA Automation Engineer: Selenium with Java for UI Automation** , you will play a key role in building and maintaining robust automation frameworks that improve testing efficiency and ensure quality across enterprise applications. Your expertise in **Selenium with Java for UI Automation and Rest Assured for API Automation** will be critical to delivering scalable and reliable solutions. Experience with **Playwright is a plus** , adding flexibility to our automation strategy. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, mentor team members, and drive automation excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Candidate should be able to lead the team and mentor team members

• Should be able to handle the Release activities

• Collaborating with Product Owners, developers and stakeholders

• Debugging and executing the Automation scripts.

• Estimating Testing efforts

• Define Test Strategy and Test Plan

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in **Fort Mill, SC**

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

• 8 + years of QA experience with agile practices.

• Expertise in Writing, Enhancing and Executing automated scripts for test cases using Selenium and Playwright.

• Experience with Playwright is plus.

• Experience in Selenium and Rest assured framework.

• Experience Customization of automation frameworks using Keyword Driven, Hybrid.

• Hands on experience in Java and Type Scripting.

• Expertise in developing and executing manual test scenarios and test cases.

• Good Experience in Unit Test frameworks like JUnit, TestNG and build tool like Maven.

• Experience in version control tool like GitHub.

• Good Communication Skill.

This will help you stand out

• Good to have Playwright experience

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+ Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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 only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until November 3 rd , 2025

The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to 92,500 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.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.