Job description

About the role As a Senior API Automation Engineer (AWS & AI Testing) , you will make an impact by designing scalable API automation solutions and advancing intelligent testing practices across cloud-native applications. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, architects, business teams, and other technology stakeholders to support high-quality software delivery. In this role, you will Design, develop, and maintain scalable API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Maven, and Postman. Automate REST API validation across integration, regression, and end-to-end testing scenarios for microservices-based applications. Apply AI agents and generative AI tools to support test generation, intelligent validation, and self-healing automation capabilities. Validate API contracts, JSON and XML schemas, OAuth and JWT authentication, database integrations, and service responses. Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and AWS-based cloud-native applications, while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure quality delivery. 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 Unites 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 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, test automation, or software testing, with strong hands-on experience in API automation. Advanced experience developing API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Maven, and Postman. Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices testing, JSON and XML validation, API contracts, schemas, OAuth, and JWT authentication. Experience integrating automated tests with Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on experience validating AWS-based applications and services , such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS or EKS, S3, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch. Experience with SQL, backend database validation, integration testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing. Experience using AI agents or generative AI tools , such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, OpenAI technologies, or Amazon Q, in testing or engineering workflows. These will help you stand out Experience designing agentic AI solutions, Model Context Protocol integrations, or self-healing test automation frameworks. Exposure to AWS Bedrock or other AI-powered testing solutions. Healthcare payer or provider domain experience. Knowledge of healthcare business functions such as claims, enrollment, utilization management, or care management. Experience working with healthcare platforms such as Facets or QNXT, along with an understanding of HIPAA-related requirements . 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 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* About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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Must-haves

In this role, you will
Design, develop, and maintain scalable API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Maven, and Postman.
Automate REST API validation across integration, regression, and end-to-end testing scenarios for microservices-based applications.
Apply AI agents and generative AI tools to support test generation, intelligent validation, and self-healing automation capabilities.
Validate API contracts, JSON and XML schemas, OAuth and JWT authentication, database integrations, and service responses.
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and AWS-based cloud-native applications, while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure quality delivery.
What you need to have to be considered
10+ years of experience in quality engineering, test automation, or software testing, with strong hands-on experience in API automation.
Advanced experience developing API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Maven, and Postman.
Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices testing, JSON and XML validation, API contracts, schemas, OAuth, and JWT authentication.
Experience integrating automated tests with Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience validating AWS-based applications and services , such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS or EKS, S3, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
Experience with SQL, backend database validation, integration testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing.
Experience using AI agents or generative AI tools , such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, OpenAI technologies, or Amazon Q, in testing or engineering workflows.
These will help you stand out
Experience designing agentic AI solutions, Model Context Protocol integrations, or self-healing test automation frameworks.
Exposure to AWS Bedrock or other AI-powered testing solutions.
Healthcare payer or provider domain experience.
Knowledge of healthcare business functions such as claims, enrollment, utilization management, or care management.
Experience working with healthcare platforms such as Facets or QNXT, along with an understanding of HIPAA-related requirements .
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.

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401(K)

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Parental Leave