Senior SDET - API & Integration Testing

About the role

As a Senior SDET - API & Integration Testing , you will make an impact by designing and delivering comprehensive testing solutions for APIs, event-driven integrations, and distributed applications. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to improve product quality, test coverage, and release reliability.

In this role, you will

Design and execute functional, API integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across multiple applications and platforms.

Validate REST and Graph-based APIs, including request and response data, error handling, system integrations, and end-to-end business workflows.

Test event-driven integrations using Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies and verify message flow, data integrity, and system behavior.

Create and maintain reusable automated test frameworks, test scripts, test data strategies, and quality engineering best practices.

Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to support continuous testing.

Analyze test results, identify and document defects, and collaborate with development teams to support timely resolution.

Participate in requirement reviews, test planning, risk assessments, and test coverage analysis.

Monitor automation coverage and quality metrics while identifying opportunities to improve testing efficiency and delivery outcomes.

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 in 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 are 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

At least 6+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with strong experience in API and integration testing .

Hands-on experience testing REST APIs, Graph-based APIs , or GraphQL services , including validation of requests, responses, status codes, data, and error handling.

Experience testing Kafka or another event-streaming platform, including message validation and end-to-end event flow testing.

Experience designing and executing functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.

Hands-on experience with test case design, test execution, defect identification, and test result analysis.

Experience developing or maintaining reusable test automation frameworks and automated test suites.

Understanding of CI/CD processes and the integration of automated tests into software delivery pipelines.

Ability to collaborate effectively with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, Quality Engineering teams, and DevOps teams.

These will help you stand out

Experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-based application testing.

Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD technologies.

Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery environments.

Exposure to application performance or API performance testing.

Experience supporting healthcare applications or healthcare technology programs.

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

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.

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 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

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.