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Automotive test analyst

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1. Job Title : Sr. Test Analyst 2. Job Summary : Senior IVI SDET Test Automation Engineer role in an international automotive verification and validation environment focused on creating robust automated test frameworks using vTestStudio and scripting in Python Bash and CAPL. The analyst designs executes and maintains test solutions for complex automotive systems ensuring high product quality and safety for daily road use. 3. Experience : 5 - 9 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: vTestStudio Scripting- Python Bash CAPL Test Framework Development Domain Skills:Auto-Verification & validation 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : Product Design Dev and Testing 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : -Design comprehensive automated and manual test strategies using vTestStudio to validate complex automotive system functions and ensure alignment with project quality objectives and safety standards. -Develop advanced reusable test scripts in Python to automate regression suites and functional validation workflows that improve coverage and reduce test cycle time for automotive applications. -Create and maintain robust Bash scripts to streamline test environment setup log collection and result aggregation activities that enhance reliability of continuous verification pipelines. -Author and refine CAPL scripts for automotive bus simulations that accurately emulate real vehicle communication scenarios and enable precise validation of electronic control units. -Build scalable test frameworks that integrate vTestStudio Python Bash and CAPL components to support modular test case design execution and reporting across multiple automotive projects. -Execute verification and validation campaigns for automotive systems by running automated suites performing targeted exploratory tests and documenting findings with clear root cause details. -Analyze test results and defect trends to identify systemic issues in software or integration propose data driven improvements and support teams in implementing corrective actions. -Collaborate closely with developers system engineers and safety specialists to refine requirements clarify testability aspects and ensure traceability from specifications to test artifacts. -Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new test frameworks tools and methods that raise productivity and strengthen coverage in automotive verification and validation. -Prepare clear test documentation including plans procedures reports and traceability records that meet internal standards and external regulatory expectations for automotive systems. -Coordinate test execution and progress tracking in an office based day shift model while maintaining readiness for occasional travel to customer locations or test facilities when needed. -Ensure all verification activities respect organizational quality guidelines and contribute to safer more reliable automotive solutions that positively impact daily mobility and society. -Communicate findings and technical concepts in English with strong reading writing and speaking skills to support cross functional collaboration in a global corporate environment. -Qualifications -Demonstrate substantial hands on experience with vTestStudio for defining test configurations authoring test cases and managing automated execution for automotive projects. -Show strong proficiency in Python scripting applied to automation of test workflows data processing and integration with test frameworks in complex engineering environments. -Exhibit practical experience using Bash in Linux based test setups to orchestrate tools manage logs and support continuous integration verification routines. -Provide proven capability in CAPL scripting for in depth automotive bus simulations and diagnostic scenarios that underpin reliable electronic control unit validation. -Bring solid background in automotive verification and validation processes including requirement analysis test design execution defect management and traceability practices. -Display familiarity with test framework development concepts such as modular architecture configuration management reusable libraries and maintainable automation assets. -Maintain strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex test data isolate issues and propose clear corrective or preventive actions. -Apply effective communication skills in English to collaborate with global teams document technical information and participate constructively in reviews and workshops. 9. Job Location : Primary Location :MXCDMECA01(ITMEX MexicoCy CD-Plaza Polanco-COG) Alternate Location :NA NA Alternate Location 1 :NA NA 10. Job Type : Sr. Associate - Projects [60PM00] 11. Demand Requires Travel? : Yes 12. Certifications Required : Recommended certifications include ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst or equivalent automotive testing certification.


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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.

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