Senior Automation QA Engineer — Java & Karate (Hybrid)

Cognizant; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets

Hybrid work model

Referral program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer in a hybrid work model, focusing on Automation Testing using Java and Karate to design robust test strategies and frameworks for enterprise applications in the travel domain.

The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, expand test coverage, and drive continuous improvement, delivering reliable software and a better end-user experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Java for building reusable test automation components and frameworks.
• Deep practical expertise in Karate for API test automation and integration into CI toolchains.
• Understanding of quality engineering principles including risk-based testing and data management.
• Familiarity with airline domain concepts such as reservations and pricing.
• Ability to collaborate with distributed teams using digital tools in a hybrid environment.
• Experience with analyzing logs, debugging, and refining test approaches based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive test strategies and detailed plans for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Develop scalable automation frameworks using Java and Karate to enable fast feedback and reliable releases.
• Create automated regression suites and continuously improve test coverage.
• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and BAs to clarify requirements and embed quality practices.
• Monitor and optimize CI pipelines and test data to ensure stable builds.

Skills

Java

Karate

Test Automation

CI/CD

Tools

Java

Karate

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer in a hybrid work model, focusing on Automation Testing using Java and Karate to design robust test strategies and frameworks for enterprise applications in the travel domain.

The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, expand test coverage, and drive continuous improvement, delivering reliable software and a better end-user experience.