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Cognizant • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary: C$80,000 - C$90,000 / year
Role & seniority: Senior SDET Quality Engineer (Mid-Senior level), full-time
Stack / tools: Java, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Maven; BDD Cucumber; REST Assured; API testing (REST/SOAP), ReadyAPI; GitLab/Jenkins/Maven CI/CD; Agile/Scrum
Build robust, scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (UI and API) using Java, Selenium, and BDD Cucumber
Automate UI and API test scenarios, implement API automation with REST Assured, validate requests/responses, serialization/deserialization
Integrate automated tests into the deployment pipeline and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams; defect identification and reporting
7–10 years of hands-on automation testing experience in banking projects
≥5 years automation with Java, Selenium, JUnit/TestNG, Maven; BDD with Cucumber
3+ years API automation experience using REST Assured (request/response validation, serialization/deserialization)
CI/CD experience (GitLab, Jenkins, or Maven); strong Agile/test lifecycle understanding
Banking domain experience
Experience with ReadyAPI or similar API testing tools
Location & work type: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada; 4 days/week in Cognizant or client office; legal authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship required
Additional notes: Competitive compensation package; discretionary annual bonus; benefits; role aligns with driving test coverage for banking clients.
We are looking for a skilled Senior SDET Quality 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: what you need to be considered
Overall 7-10 years of hands-on experience in automation testing for banking projects. 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 3+ 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: what will help you stand out
Banking domain experience is highly preferred.
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.
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.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between 80,000 – 90,000 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 Cognizant or client office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services