Cognizant

Lead Quality Engineer (Retail & Supply Chain)

Cognizant$71K — $112K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, specifically within Retail and Supply Chain
  • Proficient in Playwright and TypeScript for test automation
  • Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot to enhance development processes
  • Deep understanding of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline automation
  • Experience developing API automation frameworks utilizing Rest Assured

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality engineering strategies for high-performance merchandising applications
  • Design and scale automated testing frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript
  • Implement API test automation for integration quality and performance
  • Integrate automated testing into Azure-based CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality metrics and acceptance criteria

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Disability coverage (long-term and short-term)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Option to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
About the role
As a Lead Quality Engineer (Retail & Supply Chain), you will make an impact by driving enterprise-scale quality engineering strategies and delivering robust, automated testing solutions for high-impact digital products in the Retail and Supply Chain domain (required). You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with product management, development, and operations stakeholders.

In this role, you will:
• Lead and implement quality engineering strategies to ensure high-performing, resilient merchandising applications
• Design and scale automated testing frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Build and maintain API test automation using Rest Assured to ensure integration quality, data accuracy, and performance
• Integrate automated testing into Azure-based CI/CD pipelines to improve release speed and defect detection
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria, quality metrics, and ensure alignment with retail business workflows

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
• Strong experience in Playwright and TypeScript for test automation
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot for development productivity and code quality
• Expertise in Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines and automated test execution
• Proven background in Retail and Supply Chain domain
• Experience building API automation frameworks using Rest Assured

These will help you stand out
• Experience with large-scale retail transformation programs
• Strong root cause analysis and defect prevention capabilities
• Experience optimizing test data for retail workflows (inventory, pricing, promotions, fulfillment)
• Ability to mentor teams and drive quality best practices
• Exposure to modern QE testing tools and innovation using AI-assisted development

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.

Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $71100- $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*

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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