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Automation Tester

Cognizant Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

onsitefull-time
Posted Sep 1, 2026Apply by Oct 1, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Quality Engineering & Assurance (QE&A) – hands-on Test Automation engineer (seniority not explicitly stated)

**Stack/tools: ** Playwright (UI automation), Python testing frameworks, ReadyAPI, API/UI/Backend testing; Git; AI tools for automation enablement; DevOps principles; Azure DevOps

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Build end-to-end QA/test automation in an Agile environment, leveraging AI

  • Execute API testing, UI testing, and backend testing using automation frameworks

  • Coordinate with Business Analysts and stakeholders to drive QA/transformation initiatives

  • Must-have skills:

    • Solid hands-on test automation experience (Playwright or equivalent)

    • API testing + UI testing + backend testing experience

    • Version control with Git; working knowledge of Agile practices

    • AI-enabled automation experience; good communication skills

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Strong DevOps knowledge (incl. Azure DevOps)

    • Experience with ReadyAPI and additional QA automation tooling

  • Location & work type: Not specified in the provided text.

Full Description

Role will be part of our Quality Engineering & Assurance (QE&A) Practice. With more than 650 clients across industry verticals and a global footprint, Cognizant QE&A practice is a recognized thought leader in quality engineer and Assurance .As enterprises simplify, modernize and secure their legacy environments for the digital era, robust quality Engineering and assurance is essential. Quality takes an end-to-end connotation and must straddle both legacy and digital systems. Cognizant QE&A is reimagining QE&A, employing an end-to-end ecosystem approach with intelligent and automated QA processes. In so doing, increasing quality and speed to promote faster business and technology change, as well as a better customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Business Analysts and Develop automation end to end leveraging AI

Testing methodologies: Test Automation working hands-on using frameworks such as Playwright. Manage stakeholders and drive transformation initiatives API testing, UI testing and Backend testing Working in an Agile environment. Using version control tools such as Git and Python testing frameworks and ReadyAPi Leveraging AI tools for creating Automation

Key Skills and Experience

Work with Business Analysts and Develop automation end to end leveraging AI

Understanding of testing methodologies

  • Solid understanding of Test Automation with hands-on experience.
  • Automation experience using frameworks such as Playwright.
  • Manage stakeholders and drive transformation initiatives
  • Experience in leveraging AI tools for creating Automation

Experience with: API testing, UI testing and Backend testing Experience working in an Agile environment. Experience using version control tools such as Git. Experience with Python testing frameworks and ReadyAPi Good understanding of DevOps principles and Knowledge of Azure DevOps Excellent communication skills.

PlaywrightAI TestingAPI TestingUI TestingBackend TestingAgileGitPythonReadyAPIDevOpsAzure DevOpsStakeholder Managementmulti-location

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