Test Analyst Jr

Cognizant; Guadalajara; Híbrido; MXN 167.000 - 257.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking a Programmer Analyst Trainee focused on automation and software quality in a hybrid day shift role with no travel.

You will build reliable automation solutions using Playwright and API validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve digital products.

This position offers exposure to automotive domain concepts and opportunities to contribute to safer, more dependable technology.

Formación

• Demonstrate working knowledge of automation testing concepts including test scripting and regression coverage.
• Experience with Playwright or similar frameworks for validating web UIs.
• Familiarity with API testing approaches including requests, validating responses, and assertions.
• Problem-solving skills for analyzing test failures and documenting issues.
• Understanding of software development life cycle and Agile practices.
• Interest or exposure to automotive industry workflows when present.
• Strong written and spoken communication in a hybrid work setting.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement robust automation test scenarios for core functions in a hybrid environment.
• Develop and maintain test scripts using modern automation frameworks to validate user flows.
• Execute functional and regression tests for web and API services.
• Analyze API responses for data accuracy and error handling with clear evidence.
• Identify and report defects with steps and impact to help diagnosis.
• Contribute to test data preparation reflecting realistic usage.
• Support CI/CD by integrating automation scripts and monitoring results.
• Refine test coverage by reviewing requirements and user stories.
• Participate in code and test case reviews to learn best practices.
• Coordinate with partners to clarify expected service behavior and test design.
• Document approaches and outcomes in structured reports.
• Engage in learning opportunities to expand automation knowledge.
• Apply automotive domain concepts to reflect realistic conditions.

Conocimientos

Automation testing

Playwright

API testing

Regression coverage

SDLC & Agile

Automotive domain

Communication

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Playwright

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Join a global technology organization as a programmer analyst trainee focused on automation and software quality working in a hybrid day shift model with no travel requirement. Contribute to building reliable automation solutions using modern tools including test frameworks and api validation while collaborating with cross functional teams. Support continuous improvement in digital products that impact customers and society through safer more dependable technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to design and implement robust automation test scenarios that validate core application functionalities and support high quality delivery in a hybrid work environment
• Develop and maintain structured test scripts using modern automation frameworks such as playwright to ensure repeatable validation of user flows across multiple releases
• Execute functional and regression testing for web and api services to verify that system behavior aligns with business requirements and performance expectations
• Analyze api responses to confirm data accuracy and error handling while documenting clear test evidence that supports efficient defect resolution
• Identify defects uncovered during automation and api testing activities and report them with precise steps and impact assessments to help engineers diagnose issues quickly
• Contribute to test data preparation for automated suites so that scenarios reflect realistic usage patterns and improve confidence in production readiness
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by integrating automation scripts and monitoring test execution results for timely feedback to the team
• Assist in refining test coverage by reviewing requirements and user stories to determine which scenarios should be automated for maximum value and efficiency
• Participate in code and test case reviews to learn best practices for automation design maintainability and alignment with organizational standards
• Coordinate with business and technology partners to clarify expected behavior of services and interfaces ensuring that test design supports reliable customer experiences
• Document test approaches execution outcomes and known limitations using clear and structured reports that help stakeholders understand product readiness
• Engage in learning opportunities to expand knowledge of automation frameworks api tools and automotive domain concepts so that contributions steadily increase in impact
• Apply foundational understanding of automotive industry processes when applicable so that test scenarios reflect realistic operational conditions and promote safer technology outcomes

Qualifications

• Demonstrate working knowledge of automation testing concepts including test scripting object identification and regression coverage using contemporary automation tools
• Show basic hands on experience or academic exposure to playwright or similar frameworks for validating web user interfaces through automated scenarios
• Exhibit familiarity with api testing approaches including sending requests validating responses and applying assertions using industry standard tools or libraries
• Possess problem solving skills that enable careful analysis of test failures and systematic investigation of technical issues for clear documentation and follow up
• Bring awareness of software development life cycle and agile practices to collaborate effectively with developers analysts and testers in an iterative delivery model
• Display interest or exposure to automotive industry workflows such as vehicle systems or mobility solutions to better interpret relevant requirements when present
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken form to share test findings ask clarifying questions and contribute to team discussions in a hybrid work setting

Certifications Required

ISTQB foundation level or equivalent software testing certification preferred for automation and api validation roles