Senior Test Automation Engineer

Skip to main content # Senior Test Automation Engineer 00070702151 - Date published Sep 19 2026 - Location Coppell,TX-Olympus Blvd / United States - Job category Technology & Engineering - Work model Hybrid About the role As a Senior Test Automation Engineer , you will make an impact by leading test automation initiatives for mission-critical loan servicing applications. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with product teams, software development leads, architects, business partners, and other stakeholders to improve software quality and accelerate delivery. In this role, you will: Develop and execute an enterprise test automation strategy aligned with software development, quality engineering, and business objectives. Design and maintain scalable automation solutions for regression, smoke, sanity, API, mobile, and performance testing, ensuring appropriate test coverage, traceability, and reusability. Establish automation success metrics, measure automation effectiveness and return on investment, and communicate results to management. Define approaches for test-data management, stable automation environments, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and integration with DevOps tools. Partner with cross-functional product, engineering, architecture, and business teams to prioritize automation, support in-sprint testing, estimate delivery efforts, and drive process improvements throughout the software development lifecycle. 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 in Coppell, Texas . 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 are 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 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. 6+ years of experience leading manual and automation testing programs for large, complex enterprise applications. Four or more years of hands-on experience designing, developing, implementing, and executing automated test scripts. Strong experience with Selenium-based automation frameworks and at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. Experience developing test strategies and plans across functional, regression, smoke, sanity, API, and automated testing. Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or Bamboo. Hands-on experience with API testing, defect management, and version-control tools such as Postman, Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, or GitHub. Ability to estimate testing efforts, communicate execution status, document software defects, and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams. These will help you stand out Experience with behavior-driven development, test-driven development, scriptless automation, or robotic automation frameworks. Experience with Appium for mobile testing and JMeter for performance and load testing. Working knowledge of Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Bugzilla, or SVN. Prior experience with Qualitia. Experience supporting mortgage servicing, loan servicing, banking, or financial-services applications. 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. 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 * * * About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. Benefits that help you thrive and grow Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life. Financial wellbeing We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc. Physical and mental health We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. Your career, your way With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career. Real-world impact Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere. Your path to Cognizant Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more. Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community. Step 2: Connect with your recruiter If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role. Step 3: Show off your skills If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews. Step 4: Decision time Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated. 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