Automation Test Lead/Architect

About The Role
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Test Automation Lead/Architect
to establish and lead a modern automation practice using
Playwright/ Cypress
. This role involves migrating existing Selenium-based test suites, implementing best practices, setting up CI/CD integration, and defining measurable quality metrics. Candidate should have hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks and a strategic mindset to drive quality engineering initiatives and Non functional testing experience (Performance and Accessibility Testing).

In This Role, You Will

• Design and implement a robust automation framework using Playwright or Cypress.
• Develop and execute a phased migration plan to Playwright/Cypress.
• Set up automated test execution triggers and reporting dashboards.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Experience in Non-Functional testing (Performance & Accessibility Testing).
• Define and track key automation metrics.
• Generate actionable insights and reports for stakeholders.
• Work closely with QA, development, and DevOps teams to align automation strategy with product goals.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and create documentation to onboard teams to the new framework.

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Windsor, CT.
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. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Overall 10-15 years of experience in Software Testing Quality Engineering or Test Architecture roles with a strong focus on automation.
• Should have 8+ years in Test Automation and 2+ years in Test lead/Architect roles.
• Must have 2+ years of strong hands-on experience with web automation frameworks like Playwright or Cypress automation.
• Must have hands-on coding experience in JavaScript or TypeScript programming language.
• Proficiency in various test automation tools like Selenium, TestNG, Rest Assured, JMeter, Postman.
• Strong experience in UI and API automation testing.
• Experience with Performance & Accessibility Testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with Test Management & Reporting tools like JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail, qTest,

These will help you stand out

• Insurance Domain Knowledge.
• Experience/Knowledge on GenAI tools in testing.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2025

The annual salary for this position is between USD 95,000 – 108,000 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.

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.

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