About the roleAs aSenior Test Automation Engineer, you will make an impact by leading enterprise‑scale quality engineering and automation initiatives for a major banking client. You will be a valued member of a cross‑functional delivery team and collaborate closely with development, product, and operations stakeholders to ensure scalable, reliable, and high‑quality technology solutions.In this role, you will:Lead Quality Engineering teams in defining and executing comprehensive testing strategies aligned to SDLC best practicesDesign, scale, and optimize test automation frameworks across web, API, distributed, cloud, and mainframe environmentsMentor and coach QE engineers, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvementDrive CI/CD integration by embedding automated testing into build and deployment pipelinesOversee defect management, root cause analysis, and quality metrics reporting for senior stakeholdersPartner with product, development, and operations teams to define quality standards and release readinessEvaluate and introduce emerging testing tools, frameworks, and AI‑enabled testing approachesWhat you need to have to be considered7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance, with 5+ years focused on large‑scale test automationStrong understanding of QE processes, Testing Life Cycle, SDLC, and defect management for enterprise applicationsHands‑on expertise with test automation frameworks and tools, including:UI/Web: Selenium, Robot FrameworkAPI: Postman, REST Assured, KarateBDD: Cucumber, KarateOther frameworks: TestNG, Cypress, PlaywrightStrong programming skills in Java and/or PythonExperience working with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, UCD, or Helios, and build tools like Maven or GradleDatabase experience with DB2, Oracle, SQL, IMS, and working knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.G., MongoDB)Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence,



and contemporary ALM toolsSolid knowledge of test design techniques such as equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysisBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experienceThese will help you stand outExperience integrating AI‑driven tools or intelligent agents into testing workflows to improve efficiency and coverageFamiliarity with IBM MQ and asynchronous messaging patterns for enterprise integration testingPrior experience leading QE teams in complex, regulated environments (e.G., banking or financial services)Industry certifications such as ISTQB or CSTETotal compensationWe regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 57,150 to 90,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.Working arrangementsWe 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 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, province. 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 beclearabout role expectations.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Test Automation Engineer - C$57,150 - C$90,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Toronto