Company: Cognizant
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Posted on: October 25
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 roles 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 youre 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
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 15th, 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 Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants 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.
The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes Worlds Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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, state or local laws.
Disclaimer: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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.