Senior Test Automation Engineer

About Cogent Infotech
Cogent Infotech is a technology and talent solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. We support clients across commercial, federal, state, and local markets with services in digital transformation, application development, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and workforce solutions.

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer
Experience: Senior Level
Location: Lafayette, LA- Hybrid

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to support complex digital transformation programmes and help teams deliver quality at scale through modern testing practices, automation, and collaborative delivery. The ideal candidate will contribute to testing strategies, improve confidence in delivery pipelines, and drive continuous improvement across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver automated testing solutions across complex programmes.
• Develop scalable automation frameworks and reusable test assets.
• Lead testing activities across Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams and CI/CD pipeline processes.
• Analyse functional and non-functional testing activities.
• Report testing metrics, coverage, risks, and quality insights.
• Improve testing processes, tooling, and delivery efficiencies.
• Mentor team members on automation and testing best practices.
• Support test strategy development and quality engineering approaches.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer operating within secure environments.
• Strong experience developing automated tests and test frameworks.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation integration.
• Experience with test management tools and defect management processes.
• Knowledge of risk-based testing principles and quality assurance practices.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of API, database, UI, performance, or accessibility testing.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with industry testing standards and frameworks such as TMMi or ISO.
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and SAFe principles is desirable.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required depending on programme requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions shall not be based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.