Playwright QA Automation Engineer

Cognizant; Halifax; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Playwright QA Automation Engineer to join our QEA team. You will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API layers, ensuring quality across complex web apps and microservices.

You will work in a remote Canada-wide role with flexible arrangements, and you will contribute to improving test coverage, CI/CD integration, and overall QA processes while aligning with business requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing, with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright using TypeScript.
• 3+ years building hybrid or custom automation frameworks using Playwright (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java).
• Experience with agile teams using BDD, Cucumber, Github Actions and Jenkins.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test suites.
• Strong experience validating REST APIs, microservices, and JSON payloads.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Develop robust UI and API test suites for complex web apps and microservices.
• Develop and maintain API testing strategies validating integrations, functionality, security, and data accuracy.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and QA processes.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and provide detailed test execution reports.
• Define and monitor key quality metrics and identify risk-reduction opportunities.

Skills

QA Automation

Playwright

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Java

BDD

Cucumber

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Tools

Playwright

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Cucumber

Job description

We are looking for experienced Playwright QA Automation Engineer to join our QEA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in automation frameworks, API and data validation, and AI-assisted automation. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and ensuring the quality and reliability of applications across UI and API layers.

In this role, you will

• Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Develop robust UI and API test suites to validate complex web applications, microservices, and backend integrations.
• Develop and maintain API testing strategies, validating integrations, functionality, security, and data accuracy.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall QA processes.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and provide detailed test execution reports.
• Define, monitor, and report on key quality metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.

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

• 6+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing, with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright using TypeScript.
• Must have 3+ years in building hybrid or custom automation frameworks using Playwright (alongside proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java).
• Must have experience working in agile teams using BDD, Cucumber, Github action and Jenkins.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test suites.
• Strong practical experience validating REST APIs, microservices, and handling payloads/JSON schemas.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes
• Must have experience working in agile teams using BDD, Cucumber, Github action and Jenkins.

These will help you stand out

• Insurance domain experience is added advantage.
• Should work and support on-shore offshore model.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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.

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 65,000 – 90,000 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.