We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for a permanent role. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in test automation using Java and modern automation frameworks, with the ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test solutions for our banking client.

In this role, you will

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable, maintainable, and scalable automation frameworks using Selenium (with Java) for end-to-end web application testing.
• Develop and execute automated API test suites using Rest Assured (Java-based), ensuring comprehensive validation of REST/SOAP services.
• Develop Rest API automation scripts using Rest Assured framework.
• Review and analyze test execution results, identify defects, and debug and fix issues in the automation framework and test scripts.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
• 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: what you need to be considered

• Overall 6-10 years of hands-on experience in automation testing for banking projects.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Junit, TestNG, Maven, BDD Cucumber framework.
• Experience in writing test scripts using BDD framework maintaining and automating the scenarios using Java and Selenium WebDriver
• Must have hands-on experience in API testing using Rest Assured libraries and Postman.
• CI/CD pipeline building experience through GITLAB, Jenkins, or Maven.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr.

Preferred skills: w hat will help you stand out

• Banking domain experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

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.

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. We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between 80,000 – 90,000 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. 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.