Senior Test Automation Analyst

Cognizant; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant seeks a Senior Test Automation Analyst to advance quality engineering for a financial services client. Lead automation using Playwright with TypeScript, and test APIs, while promoting modern DevOps practices. The role involves coordinating onsite and offshore teams, mentoring colleagues, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.

You will apply Generative AI to testing and QA workflows. Location is on site in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software testing or test automation.
• Hands-on Playwright and TypeScript experience.
• API testing with REST Assured.
• Experience migrating automation from Selenium to Playwright.
• CI/CD and DevOps with GitHub Actions.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and Copilot.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute automated tests with Playwright.
• Develop automation using TypeScript and REST Assured.
• Support migration of automation from Selenium to Playwright.
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Manage testing activities using Jira, Confluence, and GitHub tools.
• Apply Generative AI tools to testing and QA workflows.
• Coordinate onsite and offshore delivery with stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Playwright automation

TypeScript

API testing

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

GitHub Actions

Jira

Confluence

GitHub Copilot

leadership/mentoring

Tools

REST Assured

Selenium migration

Job description

Senior Test Automation Analyst

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Test Automation Analyst to support quality engineering initiatives for a leading financial services client. This role is ideal for an experienced testing professional with deep expertise in Playwright automation, TypeScript, API testing, and modern DevOps practices. The successful candidate will also help advance the use of Generative AI within testing and quality assurance.

You will lead automation activities, collaborate directly with client stakeholders, coordinate onsite and offshore teams, and mentor team members while delivering reliable, scalable test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, enhance, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using TypeScript and the REST Assured framework.
• Support the migration of test automation from Selenium to Playwright.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and DevOps practices.
• Use Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot to manage testing activities and improve delivery efficiency.
• Incorporate Generative AI tools into testing processes and quality engineering workflows.
• Test Generative AI solutions built with large language models such as OpenAI, Claude, and Amazon Bedrock.
• Perform prompt validation, model evaluation, and end-to-end testing of AI-enabled applications and AWS-based solutions.
• Communicate with client stakeholders and coordinate delivery across onsite and offshore teams.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation and TypeScript.
• Experience with REST Assured for API testing.
• Practical experience migrating automation frameworks from Selenium to Playwright.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct client communication.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating onsite and offshore delivery.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience testing Generative AI applications that use OpenAI, Claude, Amazon Bedrock, or comparable large language models.
• Experience validating prompts, evaluating model outputs, and testing AI applications hosted on AWS.
• Background supporting financial services clients or complex enterprise environments.

Why Join Cognizant?

Join a collaborative team working with modern automation frameworks, cloud technologies, and emerging Generative AI capabilities. This opportunity offers the chance to influence quality engineering practices, lead technical delivery, and contribute to innovative testing solutions in an enterprise environment.

Location Disclaimer: This position is based on site in San Diego, California. Candidates must be able to commute to the designated work location or be willing to relocate.

Compensation

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is approximately $97,000–$114,000. The final compensation offered may vary based on factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other business and organizational considerations. This range is subject to change and does not include any applicable benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and considering qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.