Playwright Automation Test Engineer

We are looking for experienced Playwright Automation Test Engineer to join our QEA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in automation frameworks, API and data validation, and AI-assisted automation.This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build scalable, reliable automation for complex, data-driven platforms for our banking clients.

In this role, you will

Design, develop, and maintain robust Playwright-based automation frameworks for web applications.

Create robust automated test scripts for web applications and APIs.

Ensure comprehensive test coverage for both frontend (UI) and backend (API, database) components.

Perform data validation using SQL DB queries and handling medium to complex queries with ease.

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

Overall 5 to 8 years of QA automation experience in enterprise-scale, data-driven systems.

Must have 2+ years of strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation.

Minimum 4 years of Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).

Must have hands-on experience in API automation testing experience.

Must have ETL/Database testing experience.

GitHub Copilot experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge of CI/CD integration tools and practices.

Should be an individual Contributor with good collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred skills

Experience in data pipeline validation and ETL/ELT testing

Familiarity with AI-assisted automation approaches (e.g., test generation, intelligent test maintenance)

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.

Total compensation:

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 55,000 – 73,000 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, ON. 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.

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.

Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.