Automation Test Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Playwright Automation Test Engineer to join our QEA team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Playwright to develop automation framework modernization initiatives for our banking clients. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software through automated testing and close collaboration with development teams. In this role, you will Design, develop, and maintain robust Playwright-based automation frameworks for web applications. Create robust automated test scripts for web applications and APIs. Ensure comprehensive test coverage for both frontend (UI) and backend (API, database) components. Conduct comprehensive API testing to validate functionality, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software solutions. Apply your understanding of Generative AI platforms to test AI-driven features or utilize AI tools to optimize the testing lifecycle. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress and quality metrics. Required skills Overall 5-8 years of experience as an SDET or in a similar automation testing role. Must have 2+ years of strong hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript). Minimum 4 years of Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit). Must have hands-on experience in API testing and Proficiency in using Rest Assured for API automation testing. Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, test design patterns, and best practices. Knowledge of CI/CD integration tools and practices. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. Should be an individual Contributor with good collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Preferred skills Experience in Banking Domain. GitHub Copilot experience is highly preferred. We’re eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you could be the right person for this role. Working arrangements 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 in a client or Cognizant office in Montreal, QC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our 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. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.