Java Selenium Test Automation Engineer

Cognizant; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Java Selenium Test Automation Engineer to deliver high-quality automated testing solutions that improve software quality and accelerate releases. You will join the Quality Engineering team and collaborate with developers, analysts, product owners, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires hands-on automation using Java and Selenium, strong testing experience across functional, regression and integration testing, and a tendency to work within

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Quality Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Automation, or Software Testing.
• Hands-on automated testing with Java and Selenium.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and suites using Java and Selenium.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing to validate requirements.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to define test scenarios and ensure coverage across the SDLC.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot defects, and support timely issue resolution with dev teams.
• Contribute to automation frameworks and CI/CD integration for stable test execution.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Test Automation

QA Methods

Education

Bachelor0s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

About The Role

As a Java Selenium Test Automation Engineer, you will make an impact by delivering high-quality automated testing solutions that improve software quality, accelerate release cycles, and enhance customer experiences. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

In This Role, You Will

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts and test suites using Java and Selenium to support application releases and enhancements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing to validate business requirements and application functionality.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to understand business requirements, define test scenarios, and ensure comprehensive test coverage throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, troubleshoot failures, and work closely with development teams to support timely issue resolution.
• Contribute to the enhancement and maintainance of automation frameworks, reusable components, and testing assets to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Support continuous integration and delivery processes by integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensuring stable execution across environments.

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 an onsite position in Cincinnati, Ohio. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on project, business, or client requirements.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Automation, or Software Testing
• Strong hands-on experience executing auotmated testing using with Java and Selenium.
• Strong experience in functional, regression and integration testing.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and debugging automated test scripts and reusable automation frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with Playwright, Katalon, or other modern automation tools.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Rest Assured.
• Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working in cloud-based application environments.
• Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB or Certified Selenium Professional.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*