Senior QA Automation Engineer – API Automation & Performance Testing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Cognizant scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the role
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer - API Automation & Performance Testing, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable quality engineering solutions that improve application reliability, API quality, and system performance. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and automated testing solutions.
Perform API, functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across enterprise applications.
Build and maintain robust API automation frameworks and reusable test assets using industry-leading automation tools.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with stakeholders to review requirements, identify risks, and ensure complete test coverage.
Manage defect lifecycle activities, including defect analysis, tracking, reporting, and resolution validation.
Contribute to testing standards, quality engineering best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support application monitoring, performance validation, and production quality assurance activities.
Partner with development and business teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing solutions.
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 3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Parsippany, NJ. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Strong understanding of software testing practices, testing levels, test planning, test script development, and test data creation.
Experience working within SAFe Agile Framework and Agile delivery environments.
Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, JSON, and REST APIs.
Experience using Azure DevOps for test management, planning, tracking, and delivery activities.
Experience with performance testing using JMeter and/or K6.
Strong working knowledge of Java and JSON.
Hands-on experience building and maintaining API automation frameworks using Ready API, Postman, SOAP UI, REST Assured, Java, and Playwright/Selenium.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
These will help you stand out
Experience using application monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and Dynatrace.
Experience implementing continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.
Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
Knowledge of modern test automation architecture and quality engineering best practice.
Experience mentoring QA engineers and promoting automation-first testing strategies.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan