Playwright Automation Test Lead

Cognizant; Halifax; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Playwright Automation Test Lead to design scalable cross-browser test frameworks and drive end-to-end quality strategy for complex enterprise apps. You will architect UI/API test programs using TypeScript/Java and Playwright, integrating quality gates into deployment pipelines while guiding teams and stakeholders.

You will work remotely for qualified applicants in Canada, with flexible work model options and a focus on healthy work-life balance through

Qualifications

• 10+ years in test automation engineering/architecture.
• 3+ years in enterprise automation architect or CoE role.
• Proven experience standardizing automation across multiple tech stacks (web, API, mobile).
• Experience with CI/CD integration (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Ability to build internal tooling and dashboards; strong mentoring skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted/agentic testing tooling.
• NuGet or equivalent package management standardization.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce standard reporting formats and dashboards across all automation suites.
• Design automation scripts with best in class coding standards.
• Provide hands-on coding support across Playwright, Selenium, C#, TS, JavaScript, and Python.
• Establish configuration management across environments, test data, credentials, and versioning.
• Integrate automation with test management tools for traceability to requirements and execution results.
• Guide framework selection and fit-for-purpose decisions (UI, API, mobile, performance).
• Troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD, framework, and environment issues across distributed teams.
• Own and prioritize the technical backlog for framework enhancements and tooling upgrades.
• Mentor automation engineers to adopt standardized frameworks and practices.

Skills

Test automation strategy

Mentoring

Cross-browser testing

CI/CD collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

C#

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

NuGet

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Playwright Automation Test Lead with strong expertise in designing, developing scalable, cross-browser test frameworks and drive the end-to-end quality strategy for complex enterprise applications. You will design robust UI/API test architectures using TypeScript/Java and Playwright, and integrate intelligent quality gates into enterprise deployment pipelines, along with the ability to independently drive testing activities and collaborate effectively with business and technology stakeholders.

In this role, you will

• Define and enforce standard reporting formats and dashboards across all automation suites for consistent visibility into execution results across teams.
• Design automation scripts with best in class coding standards.
• Provide hands-on coding support across Playwright, Selenium, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python to accommodate varying application technology stacks.
• Establish configuration management practices — environment configs, test data, credentials, and versioning across all automation codebases.
• Integrate automation frameworks with test management tools (ADO/qTest, or equivalent) to ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and execution results.
• Guide technology selection and framework fit-for-purpose decisions (UI, API, mobile, performance) based on application architecture and team maturity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex framework, environment, and CI/CD integration issues across distributed teams.
• Own and prioritize the technical backlog for framework enhancements, tooling upgrades, and scalability initiatives.
• Mentor and upskill application-level automation engineers on standardized frameworks, tools, and practices.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible.

Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re 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

• 10+ years in test automation engineering/architecture, including 3+ years in an enterprise-wide automation architect or Center of Excellence role.
• 3+ years of hands‑on expertise across Playwright, Selenium, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
• Proven experience standardizing automation frameworks across multiple technology stacks and application types (web, API, mobile).
• Experience integrating automation with test management platforms and strong CI/CD integration experience (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Demonstrated ability to build internal tooling and dashboards; strong facilitation and mentoring skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted/agentic testing tooling.
• NuGet or equivalent package management standardization experience.

These will help you stand out

Familiarity with QE metrics (DDP, defect leakage, flaky test rate) and maturity assessment frameworks.

Total Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 90,000 – 113,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job‑necessary qualifications. 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.