Senior Automation Test Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a skilled

Senior Automation Test Engineer

with hands-on experience in web UI and API automation. The ideal candidate should be proficient in building scalable test automation frameworks and have strong expertise in Java, Selenium and RESTful API testing to ensure automated testing is complete with proper coverage for all the requirements for our banking clients.

In this role, you will

Create robust and scalable test automation frameworks and scripts independently using Java, Selenium, BDD Cucumber.

Automating UI and API test scenarios to improve test coverage, accuracy, and execution efficiency.

Conduct API testing using REST Assured, ReadyAPI, REST / SOAP services.

Develop Rest API automation scripts using Rest Assured framework.

Identify, document, and manage software defects to resolution.

Integrate automated tests into the deployment pipeline to support continuous testing in an Agile environment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile / Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress and quality metrics.

Required skills

Overall 10+ years of hands-on experience in manual, functional and automation testing.

Minimum 5 years of hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Junit, TestNG, Maven, BDD Cucumber framework.

Strong proficiency in Java programming language (Core concepts).

Must have 2+ years of hands-on experience with API Automation using REST Assured, including request / response validation, serialization / deserialization, and API automation frameworks.

CI / CD pipeline building experience through GITLAB, Jenkins, or Maven.

Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and test lifecycle management.

Preferred skills

Payments Wires domain knowledge is a plus.

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 the right person for 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 90,000 – 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.

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 Toronto, province. 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.

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.

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