Senior Playwright Automation Engineer

About The Role

As a Senior Playwright Automation Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and advancing scalable test automation solutions that improve software quality and delivery speed. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Agile teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and successful product releases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and Java.
• Review and optimize automation scripts to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reusability.
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to establish comprehensive automated test coverage.
• Analyze test execution results, track defects, and communicate testing status, risks, and mitigation plans to Agile teams.
• Demonstrate end-to-end automation frameworks and showcase automation capabilities to project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright test automation.
• Proficiency in Java programming and automation framework development.
• Experience with test design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Able to collaborate effectively in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing tools, concepts, and automation practices.

Qualifications

• To be considered, candidates should have experience building enterprise-scale automation frameworks from scratch.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated quality engineering practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience presenting automation solutions and framework demonstrations to technical and business audiences.
• Knowledge of modern quality engineering and AI-driven testing approaches.

Skills

• Playwright test automation.
• Java programming and automation framework development.
• Test design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Collaboration in Agile environments.
• AI-assisted testing tools and automation practices.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $53,477– $92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Newark, NJ. Based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements, the working arrangements for this role may change.