Lead Test Automation Engineer – Mobile & Web Applications - Remote Eligible

Lead Test Automation Engineer – Mobile & Web Applications

About the role

As a Lead Test Automation Engineer – Mobile & Web Applications, you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality delivery through robust automation frameworks and testing strategies for web and mobile platforms. You will be a valued member of our QA team and collaborate closely with offshore teams and stakeholders to drive automation excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in daily stand-up calls and provide status updates.
• Manage and coordinate activities with the offshore team.
• Update and maintain automation frameworks to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Develop functional test cases and automation scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Perform functional and automated regression testing to validate application quality.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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.

What you need to have to be considered

• At least 8+ years of experience in test automation for mobile and web applications.
• Strong experience with automation frameworks such as Appium, Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Hands-on experience in API automation testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or similar.
• Solid knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit, TestNG, or Jest.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, or Kotlin.
• Strong experience with database testing and validating stored procedures using SQL.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with cloud-based mobile testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).

These will help you stand out

• Experience in performance testing and security testing.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for test environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for test execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior team members.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and other compensation

Applications will be accepted until December 12th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information

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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.