Job Details
Senior SDET - Playwright & SQL
**About the role**
As a **Senior SDET with Playwright and SQL Expertise** , you will make an impact by ensuring the highest quality standards across the software development lifecycle. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
**In this role, you will:**
Represent the Quality Engineering team throughout the project lifecycle, including grooming, sprint planning, defect triage, risk mitigation, and root cause analysis.
Participate actively in requirements grooming sessions to ensure clear acceptance criteria for comprehensive test coverage.
Plan and execute test activities such as test design, in-sprint automation, regression automation, execution, defect tracking, and coordination of functional and regression testing.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, improving processes and providing guidance to team members.
Perform comprehensive testing to prevent defects in Regression, End-to-End, Client, and Production environments, and translate QA, UAT, and business scenarios into automated regression test cases.
**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 United States. 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:**
**7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance** with proficiency in Agile methodology.
**Expertise in Playwright (must)** , with ability to design frameworks from scratch.
**Strong skills in SQL and Core Java** .
Hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.
Experience with Cucumber BDD, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, GitHub, and Jenkins.
Ability to work under high-pressure environments and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
**These will help you stand out:**
Proven experience leading QA teams and driving process improvements.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
Familiarity with advanced automation strategies and continuous integration practices.
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 February 6th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $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
· 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.
As a **Senior SDET with Playwright and SQL Expertise** , you will make an impact by ensuring the highest quality standards across the software development lifecycle. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
**In this role, you will:**
Represent the Quality Engineering team throughout the project lifecycle, including grooming, sprint planning, defect triage, risk mitigation, and root cause analysis.
Participate actively in requirements grooming sessions to ensure clear acceptance criteria for comprehensive test coverage.
Plan and execute test activities such as test design, in-sprint automation, regression automation, execution, defect tracking, and coordination of functional and regression testing.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, improving processes and providing guidance to team members.
Perform comprehensive testing to prevent defects in Regression, End-to-End, Client, and Production environments, and translate QA, UAT, and business scenarios into automated regression test cases.
**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 United States. 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:**
**7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance** with proficiency in Agile methodology.
**Expertise in Playwright (must)** , with ability to design frameworks from scratch.
**Strong skills in SQL and Core Java** .
Hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.
Experience with Cucumber BDD, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, GitHub, and Jenkins.
Ability to work under high-pressure environments and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
**These will help you stand out:**
Proven experience leading QA teams and driving process improvements.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
Familiarity with advanced automation strategies and continuous integration practices.
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 February 6th, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $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
· 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.
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