About the role

As a Senior Quality Engineer with UI and API Automation, you will make an impact by driving automation strategy and execution across UI and API testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables in agile environments. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering & Assurance team and work collaboratively with offshore and onsite teams, product managers, and business stakeholders.

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In this role, you will:

• Coordinate testing efforts across onsite and offshore teams
• Implement robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data for user stories
• Script and execute automation tests using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and REST Assured

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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 4 days a week onsite in Hopkins, MN. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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What you need to have to be considered:

• 6 to 9 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Assurance
• 4+ years of hands-on automation experience with UI applications and API services
• Mandatory skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Gradle, REST Assured, Playwright
  • Working experience with CI/CD tools
• Experience with Agile methodologies and test management tools like JIRA, Quality Center, or ALM
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate distributed teams and client communications

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These will help you stand out:

• Experience with Cypress and other modern automation tools
• Familiarity with Karate Framework (optional)
• Ability to set up and scale automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in fast-paced agile environments
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams
• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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:

The annual salary for this position is between [$53,477– $92,500] 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

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.