Job Summary
Automate our Test Execution and document process across asset classes (Securities FX Derivatives OTCs etc) and applications.
- Skills: Automation experience Deep product knowledge experience with test management tools strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead end to end quality engineering activities across multiple product teams by designing and executing comprehensive test strategies that ensure reliable delivery of complex Java based enterprise applications and scalable microservices
- Drive creation and maintenance of robust automation frameworks using Selenium RestAssured Cucumber TestNG and Java that support functional regression integration and smoke testing for web and API layers
- Oversee systematic use of AI code assist tools to optimize test design enhance automation code quality accelerate script development and increase coverage across critical user journeys and business workflows
- Provide hands on guidance for designing high value test scenarios that are risk based data driven and aligned with core business processes including any investment banking operations features where applicable
- Lead execution of automated and selective manual test cycles in a day shift office environment ensuring that every release meets agreed quality gates while minimizing production defects and service disruptions
- Coordinate defect management activities by validating issues prioritizing fixes collaborating closely with developers and analysts and tracking metrics to enable faster resolution and continuous product reliability improvements
- Implement scalable test data and environment management practices that support parallel test execution reduce flakiness in automation suites and ensure stable conditions for performance and functional validations
- Monitor and analyze key quality indicators such as defect density test coverage automation effectiveness and release readiness then translate insights into actionable improvements for engineering and product teams
- Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders including product owners architects and operations specialists to align testing outcomes with business value regulatory expectations and end user experience standards
- Guide adoption of best practices in behavior driven testing using Cucumber including writing clear scenarios that reflect business rules and establishing shared quality ownership across technology and business participants
- Ensure strong focus on non functional aspects of quality by advocating for performance reliability security and usability considerations within test strategy and by partnering with specialist teams where needed
- Contribute to documentation of test approaches automation standards and reusable assets so that the wider engineering community can leverage proven patterns and maintain consistency across programs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality engineering by evaluating new tools refining automation approaches mentoring peers and promoting a culture where defect prevention and sustainable engineering are core values
Qualifications
- Possess eight to twelve years of progressive experience in software testing and quality engineering with substantial exposure to complex enterprise applications and large scale integration environments
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Java and strong competence in building maintaining and debugging test automation frameworks that use Selenium for user interface testing and RestAssured for API validation
- Show proven experience in behavior driven development using Cucumber including the ability to write expressive scenarios design reusable step definitions and integrate with TestNG or similar test runners
- Exhibit practical expertise with TestNG including configuring suites managing parallel execution handling data driven tests and generating meaningful test reports for stakeholders and audit needs
- Apply AI code assist tools effectively to accelerate authoring of automation scripts improve code structure suggest refactoring options and support consistent adherence to internal engineering standards
- Display solid knowledge of continuous integration ecosystems by integrating automation suites into pipelines configuring scheduled runs and ensuring that quality checks are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Bring understanding of investment banking operations concepts such as trade lifecycle settlements reconciliation and risk checks as a bonus enabling creation of test scenarios that reflect realistic financial use cases
- Maintain strong analytical communication and collaboration skills that support engagement with diverse global teams and enable translation of complex requirements into clear measurable test objectives
- Adhere strictly to work from office expectations within a day shift schedule with flexibility to coordinate with distributed teams using virtual collaboration tools while avoiding travel commitments for project delivery
Certifications Required
ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer or equivalent certification in software quality engineering and automation good to have
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
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.
