Lead QA Automation Tester with Playwright

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 Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Note: 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

• 10+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing, with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright using TypeScript.
• Must have 3+ years in building hybrid or custom automation frameworks using Playwright (alongside proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java).
• Must have experience working in agile teams using BDD, Cucumber, Github action and Jenkins.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test suites.
• Strong experience in functional, integration, regression, system, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience establishing QA metrics, quality gates, defect management, test coverage, and release-readiness criteria.
• Ability to lead test automation strategy and framework modernization, reducing manual testing and improving release velocity.

These will help you stand out

• Insurance domain experience is added advantage.
• Experience in AI-led Quality Engineering, leveraging AI/GenAI capabilities to improve test planning, test design, automation, execution, defect analysis, and overall software quality.
• Should work and support on-shore offshore model.

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.

Total Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 80,000 – 110,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.