Senior QA Automation Engineer

Poland (Remote), Poland 44.74 - 47.54 USD Posted on February 11, 2026

Job Description

Senior QA Automation Engineer (Java)

Salary: 160-170 pln/h

Work Model: Remote work with visits to any Cognizant office once a month and once a quarter for 2-3 days in Warsaw.




What we do:

At Cognizant, we are dedicated to helping the world's 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!




We're looking for a talented Software Development Engineer in Test with strong Java skills to join our team. At Cognizant, we're 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.




Mandatory technical criteria:

5+ years of experience in QA Automation

Strong commercial experience with Java

RestAssured or equivalent API automation in Java

Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines

Solid SQL and relational database skills

Experience testing event driven architecture, events / messaging (preferably Kafka but could be similar)

Docker / AWS

Mocking tools (Preferably using Wiremock)




NICE-TO-HAVE or at least some experience:

Kubernetes

Contract Testing / Pact

Observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Kibana)




Other expectations:

Bug prevention and fail-fast mindset

Mindset for knowledge sharing

Proven analytical ability, problem-solving and risk management skills

Fluent communication in English




What we offer:

Remote-first work model (occasional Warsaw meetings)

Work in international teams (Poland, UK, US).

About Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting