Senior Automation Engineer (API Testing + Rest assured)

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join our QEA Team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in Java-Selenium and Rest Assured API automation testing. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing robust test automation frameworks for both web applications and complex APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain API automation frameworks from scratch.
• Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, TestNG, and Selenium/Playwright.
• Develop and execute comprehensive automated test scripts for RESTful APIs using REST Assured.
• Ensure deep functional, integration, and regression test coverage across both frontend (UI) and backend (API) layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of automation test coverage as part of Agile sprints.
• Apply your understanding of Generative AI platforms to test AI-driven features or utilize AI tools to optimize the testing lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress and quality metrics.

Requirements

• Must have 8+ years of professional software testing experience with a strong emphasis on test automation.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, test design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model), and modular framework construction.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
• Must have 2+ years of experience in API Automation Test using Rest Assured.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, authentication, and JSON/XML.
• Experience developing automation frameworks independently.
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration tools and practices.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Banking Domain.
• GitHub Copilot experience is highly preferred.

We Offer

• Total compensation: The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 70,000 – 90,000 per year. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Working arrangements: This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Toronto.

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.

Additional Employment Information

Compensation 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.

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