Automation Test Engineer(With DevOps) - SC Cleared

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in London is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to design scalable test frameworks and execute various automated testing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Java and Node.js, along with hands-on experience in CI/CD, Terraform, and Azure. This full-time role is pivotal in developing AI-driven solutions, with a focus on collaborative team efforts and secure environment implementations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software testing and automation development.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Maven).
• Expertise in Terraform for IaC and cloud resource provisioning.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure Foundry.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks using Java and Node.js.
• Develop and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and non-functional testing.
• Perform API testing and ensure robust validation of service integrations.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Maven, and other tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.

Skills

Software testing and automation development

Java programming

Node.js programming

CI/CD tools

Terraform

Azure cloud services

Docker

API testing

Service virtualisation

Communication skills

Tools

GitHub Actions

Maven

Job description

Automation Test Engineer (With DevOps) - SC Cleared

We are looking for a highly experienced Software Automation Test Engineer in Test with a strong background in software testing, automation development, and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience across a wide range of technologies including Java, Node.js, CI/CD, Terraform, Azure, Docker, and service virtualisation. This role also involves working with cutting‑edge AI technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations.

Candidates should have active SC clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks using Java and Node.js.
• Develop and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, scalability, reliability).
• Perform API testing and ensure robust validation of service integrations.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Maven, and other DevOps tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for consistent and repeatable environment provisioning.
• Work with Azure cloud services and Azure Foundry to deploy and manage test environments.
• Create and manage Docker containers for isolated and reproducible test setups.
• Collaborate on the development of Agenti AI solutions using various LLM models hosted on Azure Foundry.
• Apply service virtualisation techniques to simulate unavailable or third‑party services during testing.
• Debug complex issues in Java and Node.js applications, providing detailed root cause analysis and resolution.
• Ensure test environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with production configurations.
• Document test strategies, plans, and results clearly and concisely.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and product owners.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in software testing and automation development.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Node.js.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Maven).
• Expertise in Terraform for IaC and cloud resource provisioning.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure Foundry.
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration.
• Experience in API testing and service virtualisation.
• Understanding of non‑functional testing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and resolve issues in complex systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in building automation frameworks from scratch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in testing (e.g., ISTQB), cloud (e.g., Azure), or DevOps are a plus.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies and LLM integration is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is a bonus.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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