About the role
As a QE Automation & Performance Testing (Life & Annuities Insurance), you will make an impact by leading quality engineering activities for Life & Annuities insurance platforms and delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering and Assurance team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, development teams, project leadership, and offshore delivery teams.
In this role, you will:
• Lead quality engineering activities for the assigned Life & Annuities domain, coordinating with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and offshore delivery teams.
• Apply structured test management practices to develop traceable test scenarios, maintain reusable test data, and ensure end-to-end coverage across functional, integration, non-functional, and user acceptance testing.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance test automation assets to reduce manual effort and support accelerated release cycles.
• Perform hands-on functional, automation, performance, mobile, and API testing based on project requirements.
• Coordinate defect triage, validate fixes, conduct root cause analysis, and provide clear reporting through performance dashboards, defect trends, test coverage summaries, risk assessments, and release-readiness updates.
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 four days per week (Monday through Thursday) in the client office in Addison, Texas.
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 are 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
• More than 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Assurance, including experience leading a team.
• Strong experience in the Life & Annuities insurance domain.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience with Tricentis Tosca is preferred.
• Experience with test management, Agile delivery practices, Jira, defect management, and end-to-end test coordination.
• Hands-on experience with functional, API, mobile, and mobile automation testing.
These will help you stand out
• Experience with performance testing tools and practices, particularly NeoLoad.
• Quality engineering experience supporting digital agent or customer portals.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence to improve testing efficiency, automation, or quality engineering processes.
• Testing, test automation, or quality engineering certifications.
• Ability to communicate testing risks, quality metrics, release readiness, and recommendations clearly to project stakeholders.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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
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.
