HIH - Automation Engineer Lead Analyst

The Cigna Group; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group's Evernorth division in Hyderabad is seeking a Lead Test (Quality Engineer) Analyst to design and implement scalable test automation frameworks for front-end, back-end, APIs and cloud-based services.

You will lead End-to-End testing, mentor QE team members, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure quality across multiple product streams while aligning with Agile practices in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Hands-on test automation experience with 2-3+ years at Healthcare or in the PBM industry.
• Expert level system test automation experience.
• Expertise developing automated test scripts using Selenium, Cucumber, Java scripting, node.js and json.
• Familiarity with Playwright /cypress is recommended.
• Expert level End to End testing experience across multiple product teams.
• Experience developing Java code with latest web design concepts.
• Experience in Agile development methodology.
• Good understanding of multiple test automation frameworks and Dev Ops.

Responsibilities

• Works within an agile team to develop, test, and maintain business applications built on Pega and Java technologies, both manual and automation testing is required.
• Leading End to End test calls and coordinating UAT testing.
• Defining test process including required test activities, deliverables and test schedule.
• Ensuring employees and vendor partners are meeting all testing standards by conducting reviews of all the test deliverables/artifacts.
• Understanding of how changes impact work upstream and downstream.
• Independently estimating and re-estimating projects while recognizing and communicating dependencies in cross functional testing as well as data to complete estimates.
• Training and mentoring QE team members.
• Managing the flow of information to internal and external clients as well as leadership.
• Assisting with the on boarding new team members including content development and training.
• Solving complex problems; applying new perspectives to existing solutions.
• Ensures defects are quickly assessed and / or mitigated and resolved, whether in non-production or production.
• Working independently with minimal guidance.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium

Cucumber

Java scripting

Node.js

Sauce Labs

Playwright

Cypress

End to End testing

Agile

DevOps

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Sauce Labs

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

About Evernorth

Evernorth exists to elevate health for all, because we believe health is the starting point for human potential and progress. As champions for affordable, predictable, and simple health care, we solve the problems others don’t, won’t or can’t. Our innovation hub in India will allow us to work with the right talent, expand our global footprint, improve our competitive stance, and better deliver on our promises to stakeholders. We are passionate about making healthcare better by delivering world‑class solutions that make a real difference. We are always looking upward. And that starts with finding the right talent to help us get there.

Position Overview

The Lead Test (Quality Engineer) Analyst will be responsible for the strategy and implementation of designing and architecting test automation frameworks for both front end and backend including but not limited to Pega, Java / Services / APIs and cloud based applications etc. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing test automation using the automation tools. Hands‑on manual, automation and End to End testing is required and collaborates with QE team members to deliver on highly complex projects while interfacing with external teams.

Responsibilities

• Works within an agile team to develop, test, and maintain business applications built on Pega and Java technologies, both manual and automation testing is required.
• Leading End to End test calls and coordinating UAT testing.
• Defining test process including required test activities, deliverables and test schedule.
• Ensuring employees and vendor partners are meeting all testing standards by conducting reviews of all the test deliverables/artifacts.
• Understanding of how changes impact work upstream and downstream.
• Independently estimating and re-estimating projects while recognizing and communicating dependencies in cross functional testing as well as data to complete estimates.
• Training and mentoring QE team members.
• Managing the flow of information to internal and external clients as well as leadership.
• Assisting with the on boarding new team members including content development and training.
• Solving complex problems; applying new perspectives to existing solutions.
• Ensures defects are quickly assessed and / or mitigated and resolved, whether in non-production or production.
• Working independently with minimal guidance.

Required Skills

• Hand‑on test automation experience with preferably 2-3+ years at Healthcare or in the PBM industry.
• Expert level system test automation experience.
• Expertise developing automated test scripts using Selenium, Cucumber, Java scripting, node.js and json. Preferably integration to Jenkins and Sauce labs.
• Familiarity with Playwright /cypress is recommended.
• Expert level End to End testing experience across multiple product teams.
• Experience developing Java code with latest web design concepts.
• Experience in Agile development methodology.
• Good understanding of multiple test automation frameworks and Dev Ops.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, learn quickly and solve problems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.
• Demonstrated advanced technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the audience.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work and guide others during time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Required Experience & Education:
• University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years of work experience in software or web testing.
• Strong desire to learn Location & Hours of Work:

Full‑time position, working 40 hours per week. Expected overlap with US hours as appropriate. Primarily based in the Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India, with flexibility to work remotely as required (3 days WFO and 2 days WAH).

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.