Senior Test Automation Engineer (Cypress, Playwright & TypeScript)

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays + PTO

Stock awards

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Test Automation Engineer focused on Cypress, Playwright and TypeScript to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for modern web applications.

The ideal candidate will strengthen automation coverage, partner with developers, QA and business stakeholders, implement robust data validation with SQL, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in test automation development using Cypress, Playwright, and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and SDLC/STLC.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, Playwright and TypeScript.
• Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand tech stacks and automation needs.
• Design and implement automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency.
• Analyze and troubleshoot test failures and identify root causes.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability.
• Continuously improve automation processes and tools.

Skills

Cypress

Playwright

TypeScript

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

SDLC/STLC

Communication skills

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Senior Test Automation Engineer (Cypress, Playwright & TypeScript)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer (Cypress, Playwright & TypeScript) to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cypress, Playwright, and TypeScript, along with a solid understanding of software testing best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and data validation using SQL. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, enhance automation efficiency, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

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

About the Role

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing our test automation capabilities by building and maintaining robust automation frameworks and automated test suites. You will partner with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to understand application architecture, identify automation opportunities, and ensure product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a test automation professional who enjoys building scalable automation solutions, solving complex quality challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced Agile environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, Playwright and TypeScript
• Write and execute simple to medium SQL queries to validate data and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand enterprise tech stacks and develop automation solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and provide solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and testability.
• Continuously improve and optimize test automation processes and tools.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

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.

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

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in test automation development role using Cypress, Playwright and typescript.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Consider your transferable experience and unique skills that may bring fresh perspective to the role.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until September 13th, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $50,000 - $92,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.