Lead Quality Engineer

Cognizant; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and consulting firm is seeking a Test Lead in London to drive automation testing initiatives. The role involves leading a team, designing automation frameworks, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure quality. Candidates must have strong experience in Automation Testing, Leadership, and be proficient in Playwright with C#. This is an on-site position requiring office attendance 3-4 days a week, offering a dynamic environment for innovative professionals.

Qualifications

• Good experience in automation testing.
• Proven experience as a Test Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation testing initiatives and mentor team members.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes.
• Manage test planning, execution, and reporting.

Skills

Automation Testing

Leadership

Strong communication

Tools

Playwright

C#

Jira

TestNG

Jenkins

Job description

Role will be part of our Quality Engineering & Assurance (QE&A) Practice. With more than 650 clients across industry verticals and a global footprint, Cognizant QE&A practice is a recognized thought leader in quality engineer and Assurance. As enterprises simplify, modernize and secure their legacy environments for the digital era, robust quality Engineering and assurance is essential. Quality takes an end-to-end connotation and must straddle both legacy and digital systems. Cognizant QE&A is reimagining QE&A, employing an end-to-end ecosystem approach with intelligent and automated QA processes. In so doing, increasing quality and speed to promote faster business and technology change, as well as a better customer experience.

The role requires working from office 3-4 days weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation testing initiatives and mentor team members
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes
• Manage test planning, execution, and reporting

Experience

• Good Experience in Automation Testing
• Proven experience as a Test Lead

Must-Have Skills

• Playwright with C# (mandatory)
• Wealth Management domain expertise
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Technical Skills

• Jira
• TestNG
• C#
• Jenkins
• Playwright

Key Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills

At Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers.

You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.

Cognizant is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, political opinions, or trade union membership.

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