Software Engineer in Test

CGI
Cary, North Carolina, United StatesFull-time$69,200–$153,300Posted Aug 27, 2026

About the role

Position Description

The best version of us starts with You!

We CGI is looking for a Software Engineer in Test (SWET) to design, build, and maintain automation frameworks across API, UI, and integration layers. In the role you'll work directly with engineering teams to ensure high quality, reliable, and scalable software delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in automation first environments, understands modern testing tools, and can influence engineering quality from within the development lifecycle.

This is a Full-Time, On-Site employment opportunity located in Cary, NC.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Design and build API automation frameworks using Karate or RestAssured, ensuring robust coverage of service contracts, workflows, and edge cases.

Develop UI automation suites using Playwright or Cypress, focusing on stability, maintainability, and parallel execution.

Partner with developers to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid feedback and continuous quality validation.

Create reusable test components, utilities, and libraries to accelerate automation across teams.

Implement test strategies for regression, integration, contract testing, and end to end validation.

Analyze failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering to drive resolution.

Contribute to modernization efforts by replacing legacy manual tests with scalable automation.

Ensure test coverage aligns with engineering standards for reliability, performance, and security.

Work across multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining high quality and ownership.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

At least 6+ years of relevant experience of QA test automation engineering with a strong focus on building frameworks.

Hands on experience with API automation using Karate or Rest Assured.

Hands on experience with UI automation using Playwright or Cypress.

Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

Experience designing automation for microservices, distributed systems, and REST APIs.

Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).

Experience with Dev Assist tools (automation helpers, code generation, diagramming).

Experience with SQL and relational databases for validation and test setup.

Experience with AWS is a plus (Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway).

Experience with performance or load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.

Experience with containerized test execution (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $69,200.00 $153,300.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance options

Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Wellness and Well being programs

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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Responsibilities

  • Design and build API automation frameworks using Karate or RestAssured
  • Develop UI automation suites using Playwright or Cypress
  • Partner with developers to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines
  • Create reusable test components, utilities, and libraries
  • Implement test strategies for regression, integration, contract testing, and end to end validation
  • Analyze failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering
  • Contribute to modernization efforts by replacing legacy manual tests
  • Ensure test coverage aligns with engineering standards

Qualifications

  • At least 6+ years of relevant experience in QA test automation engineering
  • Hands on experience with API automation using Karate or Rest Assured
  • Hands on experience with UI automation using Playwright or Cypress
  • Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
  • Experience designing automation for microservices and REST APIs
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases
  • Experience with AWS is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well being programs

Skills mentioned

Software TestingAutomationPlaywrightCypressAPI TestingCI/CDJavaSQLMicroservicesREST APIs

About CGI

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