**About the role**
As a **API Test Automation Engineer** , you will make an impact by designing and implementing advanced automation strategies for API and functional testing within transportation and logistics systems. You will be a key member of the Quality Engineering team, collaborating with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery across complex workflows.
**In this role, you will**
Lead API testing and automation using ReadyAPI and related tools.
Design and maintain automation frameworks leveraging SmartBear tools such as VirtServer and TestComplete.
Validate messaging queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Perform cloud migration testing across GCP, OpenShift, or Azure environments.
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
Provision test data using advanced SQL Server queries and stored procedures.
Create test strategies, plans, and risk assessments for complex projects.
Mentor junior testers and drive best practices in automation and QA.
**Work model**
We 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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Parsippany, NJ** . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
**What you need to have to be considered**
7+ years of experience in software testing across multiple domains and technologies.
2+ years of expertise in API testing and automation using ReadyAPI.
Proficiency in SmartBear product suite including VirtServer and TestComplete.
Domain knowledge in transportation and logistics systems.
Experience with messaging queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Cloud migration testing experience in GCP, OpenShift, or Azure.
Strong SQL skills for data-driven testing and test data provisioning.
Excellent communication and leadership skills for team coordination and stakeholder management.
**This will help you stand out**
Test automation development using Power Automate, Java, and Groovy scripting.
Performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner.
Security testing awareness and understanding of OWASP principles.
Experience with mobile and cross-browser testing using Appium, BrowserStack, or Sauce Labs.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
Ability to track KPIs and present actionable quality dashboards.
Experience mentoring teams and implementing best practices.
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 as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
**Salary and Other Compensation**
Applications will be accepted until November 25th, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $92,500, 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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
**Benefits**
· 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.