Senior Test Automation Analyst
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Oct 25, 2026 · 1d ago
San Diego, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$121K–$180K
8+ years exp
Job description
Senior Test Automation Analyst
Cognizant is seeking a Senior Test Automation Analyst to support quality engineering initiatives for a leading financial services client. This role is ideal for an experienced testing professional with deep expertise in Playwright automation, TypeScript, API testing, and modern DevOps practices. The successful candidate will also help advance the use of Generative AI within testing and quality assurance.
You will lead automation activities, collaborate directly with client stakeholders, coordinate onsite and offshore teams, and mentor team members while delivering reliable, scalable test solutions.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, write, enhance, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
· Develop and maintain automation solutions using TypeScript and the REST Assured framework.
· Support the migration of test automation from Selenium to Playwright.
· Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and DevOps practices.
· Use Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot to manage testing activities and improve delivery efficiency.
· Incorporate Generative AI tools into testing processes and quality engineering workflows.
· Test Generative AI solutions built with large language models such as OpenAI, Claude, and Amazon Bedrock.
· Perform prompt validation, model evaluation, and end-to-end testing of AI-enabled applications and AWS-based solutions.
· Communicate with client stakeholders and coordinate delivery across onsite and offshore teams.
· Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.
Required Qualifications
· 8+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation.
· Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation and TypeScript.
· Experience with REST Assured for API testing.
· Practical experience migrating automation frameworks from Selenium to Playwright.
· Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and DevOps practices.
· Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct client communication.
· Experience leading teams, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating onsite and offshore delivery.
Preferred Experience
· Hands-on experience testing Generative AI applications that use OpenAI, Claude, Amazon Bedrock, or comparable large language models.
· Experience validating prompts, evaluating model outputs, and testing AI applications hosted on AWS.
· Background supporting financial services clients or complex enterprise environments.
Why Join Cognizant?
Join a collaborative team working with modern automation frameworks, cloud technologies, and emerging Generative AI capabilities. This opportunity offers the chance to influence quality engineering practices, lead technical delivery, and contribute to innovative testing solutions in an enterprise environment.
Location Disclaimer: This position is based on site in San Diego, California. Candidates must be able to commute to the designated work location or be willing to relocate.
Compensation
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is approximately $81,500–$92,500. The final compensation offered may vary based on factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other business and organizational considerations. This range is subject to change and does not include any applicable benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced test automation professional with strong Playwright expertise and an interest in AI-enabled quality engineering, we encourage you to apply.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and considering qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
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.
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.
Application prep
Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.
Keywords to mirror
typescriptapiairestci/cdjiraaws
- Platform
- cognizant
- Effort
- medium