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Automation Test Lead in Canada new

  • Cognizant
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Toronto

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based automation frameworks using modern design principles.
  • Build and execute Playwright automation suites for UI, API, and backend validation.
  • Lead end-to-end testing activities, including planning, execution, defect management, and delivery ownership.
  • Manage test data and apply automation best practices to improve testing efficiency and reliability.
  • Lead manual testing activities including test design, execution, functional validation, and defect lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate with development teams, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes.
  • Create QA status reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive-level quality updates.
  • Drive functional discussions with business teams and contribute Insurance and/or Wealth Management domain expertise.
  • Support CI/CD implementation and source code management through Git-based workflows.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
  • Strong Java proficiency, including Streams, Lambdas, Collections, and modern design patterns.
  • Hands-on experience developing Java-based automation frameworks.
  • At least 3 years of strong Playwright experience covering UI automation, API testing, and backend validation.
  • Solid understanding of test data management and automation best practices.
  • Experience with Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong manual testing skills and experience with test design, execution, functional validation, and defect lifecycle management.
  • Proven ability to independently lead testing efforts and drive deliverables to completion.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience creating QA metrics, status reports, and executive-level quality updates.
  • Insurance and/or Wealth Management domain knowledge is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Kafka, MongoDB, and AWS S3 is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
  • Benefits and wellbeing programs support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology system...

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