Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer with Playwright & AI Exp.

**About the role** As a **Lead SDET/ QA Automation Engineer(Playwright & AI)** , you will make an impact by designing and building advanced automation solutions and leveraging AI-driven testing approaches to improve quality and speed of delivery. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality, scalable applications.

• *In this role, you will:** Design and develop scalable automation frameworks using Playwright for web applications Build and maintain automation scripts and end-to-end test suites for functional and integration testing Develop and implement GenAI-driven testing solutions, including AI agents for quality engineering use cases Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across releases and agile sprints Participate in test design, execution, defect management, and reporting Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Drive test coverage, quality metrics, and reporting, ensuring visibility to stakeholders
• *Work model** We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a **Remote position** open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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** 8+ years of experience in **Quality Engineering / QA automation** Strong experience with **Playwright** (minimum 2+ years) for automation development Proficiency in **JavaScript / TypeScript** for **test automation** Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (GitHub, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, etc.) Experience working with testing tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA Strong experience in API testing (REST, GraphQL) Solid understanding of SQL and data validation techniques Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional teams
• *These will help you stand out** Experience with **GenAI / AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)** Hands-on experience in building or testing AI agents / GenAI workflows Experience driving automation strategy and framework design Ability to lead testing efforts across multiple teams or complex programs Strong communication skills and experience with stakeholder reporting 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 innovative ideas to this role.
• *Salary and Other Compensation** The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500, 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 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 Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.