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Senior API automation Engineer (on site)

Cognizant is looking to hire an experienced API automation 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 Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

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.

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:** Charlotte, NC

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Participating in agile ceremonies.

• Coordinate with offshore/onsite teams.

• Co-ordinate with clients and business to collect the requirements.

• Co-ordinate with product manager or owner to clarify the requirements

• Setup automation framework

• Write test plans and cases for in scope requirements/user stories.

• Prepare test data

• Script automation code for candidate test cases

• Execute the automation scripts

These will help you stand out:

• 6 to 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Assurance

• 6+ years of experience in automation of UI application (using Selenium with Java) and API services (REST Assured)

• Very strong Interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication

• Strong hands-on experience on Core Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Gradle, REST Assured, KARATE Framework, Playwright

• Working experienced on CI/CD tools

• Expertise in using JIRA and any other test management tools like Quality Center / ALM

• Experience in working with Agile based projects

• Should be able to play lead role by coordinating onsite and offshore resources along with customer communications

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 30th, 2025.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $77,000.00 - $89,000.00 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** :

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

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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.