Cognizant
Automation Tester

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Automation Tester
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.
Responsibilities
- 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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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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- 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.
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