QA / Test Automation Engineer
Location: Burgess Hill
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days WFH
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced QA / Test Automation Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in UI/Web automation using Playwright, Cypress and/or WebdriverIO.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop and maintain robust UI/Web automation frameworks.
- Strong hands‑on automation using Playwright, Cypress and/or WebdriverIO.
- Automate modern web applications, preferably ReactJS‑based applications.
- Perform functional, regression, integration and end‑to‑end testing.
- Develop reusable and maintainable automated test scripts.
- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
- Work with tools such as Jenkins and Sauce Labs.
- Apply BDD/Cucumber approaches where appropriate.
- Analyse test failures and support defect investigation.
- Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure effective test coverage.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of automation and Quality Engineering practices.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Good experience of Quality Engineering / Software Testing experience.
- Strong Playwright / Cypress / WebdriverIO expertise.
- Strong UI/Web Test Automation experience.
- Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks.
- Good knowledge of functional, regression and end‑to‑end testing.
- Experience with CI/CD, preferably Jenkins and Sauce Labs.
- Knowledge of BDD / Cucumber.
- Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
Additional eligibility requirements:
Candidates must currently reside in the UK.
- Candidates must be available to start within 4 weeks of receiving an offer.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- API Testing & Automation
- AI-assisted / GenAI testing
- Java / Spring Boot
- SQL and relational databases
- ReactJS application testing experience
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QA / Test Automation Engineer in Burgess Hill employer: Cognizant
Cognizant is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to excel in their careers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to lead transformative projects in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, Cognizant offers unique advantages such as a diverse team and a commitment to work-life balance, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
