Sr. Test Analyst : Automation & Functional
About the role
As a Sr. Test Analyst, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of financial systems through both manual and automation testing. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering & Assurance team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, business analysts, and cross functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, high quality software solutions.
In this role, you will:
• Conduct comprehensive testing of financial systems to validate functionality, performance, and compliance.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases across manual and automated test suites.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify, log, track, and help resolve defects to ensure timely delivery of high quality releases.
• Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable insights to enhance product quality and user experience.
• Contribute to automation development and help expand automation coverage to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
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Work model: Hybrid
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 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, TX; OR Atlanta, GA; OR Charlotte, NC; OR Jacksonville, FL. 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 and may change based on project or client needs.
What you need to have to be considered
• 6–9 years of experience in QA and test automation.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Rest Assured for API automation.
• Hands on experience in functional and manual testing including test case design, execution, documentation, and defect management.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and QA best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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These will help you stand out
• Experience with Playwright.
• Banking or Financial Services domain experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• 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*
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. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
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
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.