Automation Tester (Java & Selenium) - Senior Associate

Cognizant; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life INS

Disability Coverage (Short/Long Term)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and Well-being Programs

Learning and Professional Development

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Automation Tester (Java & Selenium) to ensure quality and performance of banking applications. You will design, develop, and maintain automated tests, perform API testing, and contribute to reusable frameworks. The role is hybrid with 3 days onsite in Raleigh, NC and 2 days remote.

Collaborate with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable software and drive quality across the lifecycle. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of software testing and QA experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong API testing experience using industry-standard tools.
• Experience creating and executing test plans, cases, scripts, and defect reports.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure quality and stability.
• Conduct API testing to validate functionality and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain reusable automation frameworks and testing assets.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and coordinate with development teams for resolution.
• Participate in requirements reviews and provide quality-focused feedback during development.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and tech teams to ensure testing coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, automation best practices, and quality standards.
• Support release validation activities and production readiness testing.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Java

Selenium WebDriver

API testing

Job description

About the role

As an Automation Tester (Java & Selenium), you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of business-critical applications through automated and manual testing practices. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team supporting a leading banking client and will work collaboratively with developers, business stakeholders, product teams, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure application quality and stability.
• Conduct API testing to validate application functionality and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain reusable automation frameworks and testing assets.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams on resolution.
• Participate in requirements reviews and provide quality-focused feedback during the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to ensure testing coverage aligns with business requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, automation best practices, and quality engineering standards.
• Support release validation activities and production readiness testing.

Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite and 2 days per week remote at the client location in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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.

Work Authorization

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong experience in API testing using industry-standard tools.
• Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, test scripts, and defect reports.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Banking and Financial Services domain.
• Exposure to AWS Cloud technologies.
• Experience with AI-enabled testing tools, automation accelerators, or AI Proof of Concepts (POCs).
• Experience building or enhancing automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated testing pipelines.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until November 22, 2026

The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 - $92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Why Cognizant?

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 perspectives to this role.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness and Well-being Programs
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs.