Overview

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Location: Warsaw

Work Model: Remote

At Cognizant, we are dedicated to helping the worlds leading companies build stronger businesses — helping them go from doing digital to being digital. In Poland, our offices are in Gdańsk, Wroclaw, and Kraków. However proposed offer is based in the Client office based in Warsaw. With the capacity to support various clients, we offer a world of opportunities for both professionals and graduates. You can expect five-star training, a chance to realize your career goals, and a range of benefits. Be Cognizant!

About the Role

Were looking for a talented QA Engineer with strong Java skills to join our team. At Cognizant, were dedicated to helping leading companies transition to being digital, and this role is crucial to that mission. We need someone who is passionate about ensuring the highest quality of software, has a solid background in Java development or automation, and is eager to contribute to impactful projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a global organization that values professional development and offers diverse client engagements.

Role is for remote work but with 1 visit per month in any Cognizant office and quarterly meetings in Warsaw to synchronize with the team (2-3 days)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks using Java
• Test RESTful APIs using RestAssured or similar tools
• Validate asynchronous communication between microservices using Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to define test strategies
• Create and maintain mocks using Wiremock or equivalent tools
• Work with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub
• Monitor system behavior using tools like Datadog or Prometheus

Requirements

• Strong experience in test automation using Java (Java 17+)
• Proficiency in API testing tools such as Postman and RestAssured
• Solid understanding of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Good knowledge of SQL and experience with MySQL 5.7+ or equivalent
• Experience testing microservices and backend systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus)
• Experience with asynchronous event-based systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Comfortable working with GitHub and Jenkins

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services (payments, banking)
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments

What We Offer

• Private healthcare, life insurance, and cafeteria benefits
• Training programs and certifications
• Volunteering opportunities and an inclusive culture
• Employee referral program
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

For more information about Cognizant, visit https://www.cognizant.com/en-pl

Interested? Apply online today!

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