QA Automation Engineer (Playwright)

About The Role

As a QA Automation Engineer (Playwright), you will make an impact by driving high-quality software delivery through test automation, API validation, database testing, and AI-assisted quality engineering practices. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with development teams, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure robust and scalable testing solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and C#.
• Execute and enhance API and database testing to ensure application reliability and data integrity.
• Support Agile delivery teams through in-sprint automation and regression test execution.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools to improve testing efficiency, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, automate, and continuously improve testing processes.

Work Model

We believe hybrid 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 2–3 days per 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.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Strong experience with Playwright automation using C#.
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing and test automation.
• Strong SQL skills with experience validating and testing databases.
• Experience working within Agile development environments, including in-sprint and regression automation.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps for test management and delivery workflows.
• Experience utilizing Copilot, GenAI, or AI-assisted testing tools within the software testing lifecycle.
• Understanding of AI-generated code validation, prompt engineering, and AI governance/guardrails in quality engineering.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience building scalable and reusable test automation frameworks.
• Exposure to modern Quality Engineering practices and continuous testing strategies.
• Familiarity with AI-driven test optimization and test data generation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

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

The annual salary for this position is between $53,477– $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

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

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*