Playwright QA Automation Engineer
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Job description
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Playwright QA Automation Engineer to join our QEA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in automation frameworks, API and data validation, and AI-assisted automation. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and ensuring the quality and reliability of applications across UI and API layers.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright.
- Develop robust UI and API test suites to validate complex web applications, microservices, and backend integrations.
- Develop and maintain API testing strategies, validating integrations, functionality, security, and data accuracy.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall QA processes.
- Troubleshoot automation failures and provide detailed test execution reports.
- Define, monitor, and report on key quality metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing, with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright using TypeScript.
- Must have 3+ years in building hybrid or custom automation frameworks using Playwright (alongside proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java).
- Must have experience working in agile teams using BDD, Cucumber, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test suites.
- Strong practical experience validating REST APIs, microservices, and handling payloads/JSON schemas.
- Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes.
Nice to Have
- Insurance domain experience is an added advantage.
- Should work and support on-shore offshore model.
We Offer
- Competitive base salary ranging between CAD 65,000 – 90,000 per year.
- Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
About the Company
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.
Things to Know Before You Apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.
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