About the role
As a QA Engineer - Strong SQL and Financial/Derivatives Domain Experience, you will make an impact by ensuring high-quality testing of complex financial systems, including derivatives and multi-asset instruments. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, business analysts, and development teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
In this role, you will:
• Translate business requirements into structured BDD test scenarios using Cucumber and related frameworks
• Perform end-to-end functional testing, ensuring adherence to STLC processes and high-quality reporting
• Validate financial models and instruments, including derivatives and complex asset classes, in collaboration with business analysts
• Execute SQL queries for backend data validation, reconciliation, and financial transaction verification
• Work with automation frameworks by executing, analyzing, and modifying Selenium/Java-based test scripts
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants across the United States, with preference for candidates located in New York City, NY or New Jersey. 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
• Strong understanding of functional testing, STLC processes, and test reporting
• Solid foundation in mathematics with the ability to understand derivatives, financial instruments, and quantitative models
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
• Basic automation experience with Selenium and ability to interpret Java code for validation and troubleshooting
• Strong SQL skills with experience in queries, joins, and data validation
These will help you stand out
• Experience working in capital markets or financial services domain
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines
• Experience validating complex financial transactions and reconciliation processes
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments
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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 01, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100– $112,500 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:
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
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*
私たちについて：
コグニザント（NASDAQ: CTSH）は、AI builderおよびテクノロジーサービスプロバイダとして、AI投資を企業価値へとつなげるフルスタックのAIソリューションを提供しています。業界、業務プロセス、エンジニアリングに関する深い専門性を強みに、各企業固有のコンテキストをテクノロジーシステムに組み込み、人の力を最大限に引き出すとともに、具体的な成果の創出と、急速に変化する世界におけるグローバル企業の競争力維持を支援します。詳しくは、当社ウェブサイト www.cognizant.com をご覧ください。
雇用に関する追加情報
本募集に記載されている報酬情報は、掲載日時点で正確なものです。Cognizantは、適用される法令に従い、いつでも本情報を変更する権利を留保します。
応募者は、対面またはビデオ会議による面接への参加を求められる場合があります。また、各面接の際に、現在有効な州政府または政府発行の身分証明書の提示を求められる場合があります。
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