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# Automation Tester

- **Company:** Cognizant
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Database Queries, Object-Oriented Software Development, SQL Databases, Test Data, Gitlab, Playwright, GXP, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B126683203844F95954F35EF8D13542F/job/

## About the Role

We are seeking a Automation Tester with strong expertise in Java programming, test automation framework development, CI/CD, SQL, and API/service-level testing. The ideal candidate should be capable of owning quality end-to-end and working effectively within a cross-functional Agile environment., · Strong hands-on experience in Java programming.

· Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and clean, testable code.

· Proven experience in designing and building test automation frameworks.

· Hands-on experience with Playwright.

· Strong understanding of quality control/quality assurance practices and end-to-end quality ownership.

· Hands-on experience with CI/CD and Continuous Testing, particularly GitLab, Jenkins, or similar tools.

· Strong SQL skills, including data validation, test data creation, and analysis.

· Experience in API/service-level testing.

## Description

· Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Java and Playwright.

· Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and testable automation code following OOP and good engineering practices.

· Develop and execute automated test cases for functional and end-to-end testing.

· Perform API and service-level testing to validate application functionality and integrations.

· Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or similar tools.

· Implement and support continuous testing practices within the development lifecycle.

· Perform SQL-based data validation, test data creation, and data analysis.

· Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot defects and test failures.

· Own quality activities end-to-end, ensuring effective test coverage and quality standards.

· Collaborate with developers, product teams, and other stakeholders in a cross-functional Agile environment.

· Contribute to improving automation coverage, testing processes, and overall engineering practices.


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