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# Senior Test Automation Engineer (Cypress, Playwright & TypeScript)

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $92,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Github, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Playwright, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.beyondcharlotte.com/job.asp?id=3367789352&tx=IT8982THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 5-7 years of experience in test automation development role using Cypress, Playwright and typescript.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.
 * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
 * Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer (Cypress, Playwright & TypeScript) to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cypress, Playwright, and TypeScript, along with a solid understanding of software testing best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and data validation using SQL. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, enhance automation efficiency, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions., As a Senior Test Automation Engineer , you will play a key role in advancing our test automation capabilities by building and maintaining robust automation frameworks and automated test suites. You will partner with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to understand application architecture, identify automation opportunities, and ensure product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a test automation professional who enjoys building scalable automation solutions, solving complex quality challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced Agile environment.

In This Role, You Will

 * Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, Playwright and TypeScript
 * Write and execute simple to medium SQL queries to validate data and ensure data integrity.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand enterprise tech stacks and develop automation solutions.
 * Design, develop, and implement automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
 * Analyze and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and provide solutions.
 * Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and testability.
 * Continuously improve and optimize test automation processes and tools.

Work Model

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 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.


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