QA / Test Automation Engineer

Hybrid in Burgess Hill·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 23 Oct)

Cognizant

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Work mode: Hybrid, Burgess Hill
Contract: Full-time

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QA / Test Automation Engineer

Location: Burgess Hill
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days WFH

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced QA / Test Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in UI/Web automation using Playwright, Cypress and/or WebdriverIO.

In this role, you will:

Design, develop and maintain robust UI/Web automation frameworks.
Strong hands-on automation using Playwright, Cypress and/or WebdriverIO.
Automate modern web applications, preferably ReactJS-based applications.
Perform functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing.
Develop reusable and maintainable automated test scripts.
Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
Work with tools such as Jenkins and Sauce Labs.
Apply BDD/Cucumber approaches where appropriate.
Analyse test failures and support defect investigation.
Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure effective test coverage.
Contribute to continuous improvement of automation and Quality Engineering practices.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

Good experience of Quality Engineering / Software Testing experience.
Strong Playwright / Cypress / WebdriverIO expertise.
Strong UI/Web Test Automation experience.
Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks.

Good knowledge of functional, regression and end-to-end testing.

Experience with CI/CD, preferably Jenkins and Sauce Labs.
Knowledge of BDD / Cucumber.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in Agile environments.

Additional eligibility requirements

· Candidates must currently reside in the UK.

Candidates must be available to start within 4 weeks of receiving an offer.

These Will Help You Stand Out

API Testing & Automation
AI-assisted / GenAI testing
Java / Spring Boot
SQL and relational databases
ReactJS application testing experience

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global IT services and consulting company whose engineers, consultants, researchers and innovators turn ideas into AI and advanced technologies for client organizations. It serves a wide range of industries including automotive, banking, consumer goods, communications and media, healthcare, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and travel and hospitality.

Its work spans areas such as data and AI, digital engineering, business processes, and consulting, helping leading organizations convert ideas into action. The company describes a supportive culture focused on continuous learning and career growth.