QA Manager : Automation & Functional
About the role
As a QA Manager, 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 framework 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.
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What you need to have to be considered
• 9 to 11 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.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate various team activities to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient project execution.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Banking or Financial Services domain experience.
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These will help you stand out
• Experience with Playwright.
• 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
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.
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.
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