Lead Hybrid QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Java

Cognizant; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Halifax, Canada is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to design and execute advanced automation strategies using Java scripting and Playwright within a hybrid work model. The role covers end-to-end quality ownership for complex enterprise applications, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive defect prevention and robust test coverage for reliable releases.

The successful candidate will oversee automated and manual testing, guide test teams, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in Java scripting and Playwright to design resilient test frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and maintain test assets across releases.
• Experience designing scalable automation strategies for enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end quality strategy for complex enterprise apps and leverage Playwright automation to improve release reliability.
• Design and maintain robust automation frameworks enabling reusable test components and efficient regression execution.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases for functional regression and integration testing.
• Translate user stories and acceptance criteria into clear test scenarios for faster delivery cycles.
• Collaborate with developers to promote shift-left quality practices and testability improvements.
• Analyze test results and production issues to identify trends and drive improvement in automation and data quality.

Skills

Java scripting

Playwright

Test automation

Quality engineering

Hybrid collaboration

Tools

Playwright framework

Job description

Cognizant in Halifax, Canada is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to design and execute advanced automation strategies using Java scripting and Playwright within a hybrid work model. The role covers end-to-end quality ownership for complex enterprise applications, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive defect prevention and robust test coverage for reliable releases.

The successful candidate will oversee automated and manual testing, guide test teams, and drive continuous improvement in