Automation and Test Specialist

23 hours ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cognizant Full time

Cognizant is a leading global professional services company, offering a dynamic work environment where professionals can thrive. With projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied and rewarding career.

About Cognizant's QEA Practice

We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice globally, serving over 800 clients, including 50+ Fortune 100 companies. Our team brings industry-leading vision and expertise to help with the quality engineering transformation journey for our clients. We provide next-generation QA offerings, such as system modernization assurance, business process assurance, and quality engineering.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Tester to join our team in our QEA practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java and Selenium test automation along with strong API automation testing experience.

In this role, you will:
  • Design, implement, and deliver scalable, maintainable, configurable, and robust test automation frameworks.
  • Design test automation scripts for UI, Web Services, and APIs.
  • Use ALM for tracking and managing testing activities, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and documentation.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA process.
  • Provide regular status updates and testing reports to collaborators.

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, based on experience, and a generous benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

What you'll need to succeed (required skills)

  • 6+ years as a Test Automation Engineer or in a similar automation testing role.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in automation testing with focus on UI and API automation.
  • 3+ years of strong experience in API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, Karate.
  • Proficient in test automation framework and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD process and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Gitlab).

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

  • Experience working on Genesys Applications such as GMS, Genesys Admin, Genesys CME, GRAT, GAX, Genesys engage cloud, GCXI, GI2, Pulse, Speechminer.
  • Experience working on Cisco Applications - Finesse, Jabber, Verint, VIM (Exony).
  • Proven experience in IVR Automation testing with inbound and outbound Call Flows using CYARA, Hammer tools.


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