SDET Lead: C# Automation for Windows/Desktop & API Testing

Cognizant; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an SDET to join our team in California, focusing on manual and automated testing of Windows desktop applications, web apps, and APIs. The candidate will develop test frameworks in C# and leverage UIA for automation, while supporting QA processes across agile teams.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, debug .NET applications, and contribute to quality through design, execution, and mentorship. This role emphasizes strong testing skills and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Testing/SDET roles.
• Strong programming skills in C#.
• Experience with UI Automation (UIA), CodedUI, and Visual Studio.
• Expertise in testing Windows Desktop Applications, Web Applications, and APIs.
• Hands-on experience building test frameworks and test harnesses.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for .NET applications.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, or TFVC.
• Knowledge of Agile/SAFe development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks using C# and UI Automation.
• Perform functional, system, integration, and API testing.
• Define test strategies, test plans, and QA processes.
• Debug and troubleshoot .NET applications to identify defects.
• Collaborate with development, product management, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote quality best practices.

Skills

C#

UI Automation

Web testing

API testing

Debugging

Agile/SAFe

Tools

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Git

TFVC

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an SDET to join our team in California, focusing on manual and automated testing of Windows desktop applications, web apps, and APIs. The candidate will develop test frameworks in C# and leverage UIA for automation, while supporting QA processes across agile teams.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, debug .NET applications, and contribute to quality through design, execution, and mentorship. This role emphasizes strong testing skills and leadership potential.