API Automation lead with Transportation and Logistics experience

About the role

As a API Automation lead with transportation/ logistics experience, you will make an impact by driving quality assurance initiatives through hands-on automation, strategic test planning, and team leadership. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business stakeholders, to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and execution of robust test strategies, combining manual and automated testing across web, API, and backend systems.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium with Java, TestNG, and integrate with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
• Drive API testing (REST/SOAP), messaging queue validation (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka), and data validation using SQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee defect management and test lifecycle using tools such as Jira, HP ALM, Rally, and ServiceNow.
• Mentor junior testers, promote best practices, and lead initiatives in performance, security, cloud migration, and mobile testing.

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, New Jersey. 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+ years of experience in software testing across multiple domains and technologies.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in API testing and automation (REST/SOAP).
• Strong proficiency in automation development using Selenium with Java, TestNG, and CI/CD integration.
• Experience with messaging queue validation (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and SQL-based data validation.
• Deep domain knowledge in transportation and logistics systems, including supply chain workflows.
• Agile testing experience with active participation in Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience with Power Automate for workflow automation.
• Cloud migration testing experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong communication and leadership skills for team coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in test strategy, planning, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing principles (e.g., OWASP).
• Experience with cross-browser and mobile testing using Appium or BrowserStack.
• Ability to track KPIs and present test metrics and quality dashboards.
• Proven experience mentoring and guiding junior testers.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until November 30th, 2025

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to 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

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.