About the role
As a Test Automation Manager (P&C Insurance), you will make an impact by leading the testing strategy and automation transformation for legacy applications, ensuring high-quality releases and continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the QA leadership team and collaborate closely with onshore and offshore QA teams, development teams, and key business stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and automation roadmaps
• Lead end-to-end automation delivery for releases using UFT, Selenium, and modern frameworks
• Identify automation opportunities, define scope and coverage, and select tools/frameworks
• Manage test execution, defect lifecycle, and coordination with offshore QA teams
• Track and report testing progress, coverage, and results to stakeholders through dashboards and summaries
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
• 10–15 years of QA experience with 5+ years in test automation leadership
• Hands-on expertise in UFT, Selenium/Playwright, API testing, CI/CD, and automation frameworks
• Strong experience in test planning, strategy, and defect management processes
• Domain expertise in Property & Casualty insurance, especially claims and claims processing
• Experience in database testing (Oracle/PLSQL) and strong SQL skills
These will help you stand out
• Experience testing legacy applications, especially Progress-based desktop environments
• Expertise in UI and integration testing across complex enterprise systems
• Experience automating applications built on Progress or similar legacy technologies
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams (15–20 members across onshore/offshore)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills
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 don’t meet every requirement. Your transferable skills and unique experiences could make you a great fit for this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 24, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100– $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*
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
Aanvullende arbeidsinformatie
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