About the role
As a Senior API Test Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications through robust test strategies and execution. You will be a valued member of the QA team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive high-quality releases.
In this role, you will:
· Plan and execute comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans using JIRA, ensuring full coverage across functional, integration, and regression scenarios.
· Design and maintain reusable test cases and test data for API and web services testing, aligned to business and technical requirements.
· Perform manual and tool-assisted testing for REST APIs and service interfaces, validating request/response structures, status codes, and payload accuracy.
· Conduct SQL-based backend data validation to ensure data integrity, transactional consistency, and correctness across multiple systems.
· Coordinate testing activities across onsite and remote teams, ensuring clear alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
· Collaborate within Agile teams to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring a 2 days per week in a client or Cognizant office at Charlotte NC. 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
· 7–10 years of experience in software testing, including planning, execution, and management of testing activities for enterprise applications.
· Strong experience in API testing (REST services) and backend validation using SQL.
· Proficiency with test management tools such as JIRA.
· Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
· Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
· Experience working in Agile environments and applying Agile testing practices.
· Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams.
These will help you stand out
· Experience with test automation tools and frameworks for API/service testing.
· Exposure to microservices-based architectures.
· Knowledge of performance or security testing concepts.
· Experience working in hybrid or global delivery models.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to 92,500 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
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:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
