Playwright Senior Tester

About the job:
What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.
At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.
Work Location: PAN India
Primary Skill: Playwright with Javascript / Java, CI/CD and API Automation (All are Mandatory skills)
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Playwright Senior Tester / Lead to join Cognizant Healthcare QA team.. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in develop and maintain Automation Scripts: Create robust, reusable, and maintainable automated test scripts using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
Required kills:
Engineering / bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with minimum 4-10 years of relevant hands-on experience in Testing field.
Must have minimum 4+ years of experience in Playwright development.
Hands on experience in SQL query writing is required.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript is must.
Knowledge / Hands on experience in Python development experience is good to have.
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps).
Familiarity with API Automation testing tools liked Rest Assured or any equivalent tool is must
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and Maintain Automation Scripts: Create robust, reusable, and maintainable automated test scripts using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
Test Planning: Design and implement test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.
Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and timely delivery.
Defect Management: Identify, log, and track software defects; assist in root cause analysis and debugging.
Cross-Browser Testing: Ensure compatibility across multiple browsers and platforms.
Best Practices: Advocate for automation best practices and maintain test documentation.
Knowledge of cloud-based test execution platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack).
Familiarity with performance and security testing concepts.
Next Steps:
If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you Please apply directly with us.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us @Cognizant.

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