Automation Test Lead Playwright & GenAI

Automation Test Lead with Playwright & GenAI About the role

As an Automation Test Lead
, you will make an impact by driving an AI‑first approach to quality engineering, leveraging Playwright, headless automation, and GenAI‑powered testing agents. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with engineering, product, Dev Ops, and architecture stakeholders.

• Build and enhance a headless testing layer using Playwright’s API and automation capabilities
• Design, deploy, and optimize AI/GenAI‑based testing agents for validating business logic, APIs, and service contracts
• Establish and implement standards for automation frameworks
• Lead initiatives for generative test-data creation and ETL validation agents to produce high-entropy, production‑like datasets at scale
• Integrate agent‑driven quality signals into CI/CD pipelines for real‑time, event‑driven quality observability
• Review automation code and mentor team members on AI‑first QE practices
• Continuously evaluate new AI‑driven testing tools and frameworks and recommend improvements
• Implement AI/GenAI‑enabled testing techniques, including:
  • AI-assisted test case generation and maintenance
  • Intelligent test data creation
  • Automated defect analysis and root‑cause insights

Work model:
Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Des Moines, Iowa. 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 and may change based on project, business, or client needs. We will always be transparent about expectations.

• Expert level proficiency in Playwright for both UI and API automation
• Expert in Creation of Automation frameworks
• Expertise in implementing LLM‑powered self‑healing automation to proactively detect application changes and eliminate manual maintenance through autonomous agent refactoring
• Strong understanding of GenAI concepts and hands on with creating testing agents.
• Strong programming experience in Type Script / Node.js or Python
• Deep understanding of headless testing, API validation, and service level automation
• Solid knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and event‑driven design
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with AI‑driven quality engineering tools and emerging QE frameworks
• Background in developing production‑scale test data generators
• Ability to mentor teams on GenAI‑led quality transformation
• Strong ability to evaluate new tools and influence testing strategy
• Experience working in highly scalable distributed environments

Applications will be accepted until March 16, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 – $112,500, depending on experience and other qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term and Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

This role does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.