About the role
As a Lead Quality Engineer (Retail & Supply Chain), you will make an impact by driving enterprise-scale quality engineering strategies and delivering robust, automated testing solutions for high-impact digital products in the Retail and Supply Chain domain (required). You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product management, development, and operations stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and implement quality engineering strategies to ensure high-performing, resilient merchandising applications
• Design and scale automated testing frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Build and maintain API test automation using Rest Assured to ensure integration quality, data accuracy, and performance
• Integrate automated testing into Azure-based CI/CD pipelines to improve release speed and defect detection
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria, quality metrics, and ensure alignment with retail business workflows
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States. 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 be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
• Strong experience in Playwright and TypeScript for test automation
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot for development productivity and code quality
• Expertise in Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines and automated test execution
• Proven background in Retail and Supply Chain domain
• Experience building API automation frameworks using Rest Assured
These will help you stand out
• Experience with large-scale retail transformation programs
• Strong root cause analysis and defect prevention capabilities
• Experience optimizing test data for retail workflows (inventory, pricing, promotions, fulfillment)
• Ability to mentor teams and drive quality best practices
• Exposure to modern QE testing tools and innovation using AI-assisted development
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $71100– $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
Información adicional sobre el empleo
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