Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a "Senior Automation Engineer – Payer Domain" to join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you! About Cognizant's QEA Practice: We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients. We bring the industry leading vision and expertise to help with Quality Engineering transformation journey for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance and Robotic Test Automation. We have been ranked #1 for Market Impact by Everest Group for four times in a row and ranked #1 for completeness of vision, test advisory and Digital Business Assurance in Gartner Magic Quadrant! Senior Automation Engineer – Payer Domain Location: Austin - TX Required Skills Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent related work experience. Domain: Payer At least 6 to 8 years of Automation Testing experience in Java, Cucumber, TestNG, Jira, Rest API, Maven, Scrum, Jenkins Experience in Java programming skills Experience in coordinating with multiple cross functional teams testing efforts Experience in building Automation framework Experience in using distributed source control Repository/ Working in Scrum Have domain expertise in Payer, understanding the specific challenges and requirements. Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills, show ability to lead and mentor a team of quality engineers. Have experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts. Be proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines and utilizing project management tools and display a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues. Good to have : Basic Knowledge on any BPM tool like Pega, IBM BPM, Kamunda. Roles and Responsibilities Lead the quality assurance efforts for various projects, ensuring adherence to high standards. Oversee the development and execution of test plans and test cases using Cucumber and TestNG. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior quality engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to streamline the testing process. Utilize Scrum methodologies to manage and track project progress, ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Rest API to enhance testing efficiency. Manage and track defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders. Utilize Maven for project build and dependency management, ensuring consistency across environments. Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability. Participate in requirement analysis and provide input on testability and quality aspects. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in quality assurance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and methodologies. Work Authorization Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.) Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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. #LI-MS6