1. Job Summary – highlight project details/what is exciting about the role : | |
We are looking for a highly skilled QA Engineer with hands-on experience in manual testing and test automation for front-end applications built on Pega Cloud. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating UI behavior, end-to-end functionality, and performance across cloud environments, ensuring high-quality delivery in an agile DevOps model. This role requires strong understanding of Pega’s front-end capabilities, cloud deployment nuances, and modern QA engineering practices. | |
2. Key Responsibilities – list what the person will be doing on a day to day basis: | % of time |
Manual Testing
· Test cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. · Conduct functional, regression, UI/UX testing. · Ensure testing across Pega Cloud environments following deployment pipelines. · Identify, track, and retest defects using tools like Jira and Zephyr. Automation Testing · Build and maintain automated test scripts for Pega FE using frameworks such as: Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG. · Analyze automation execution reports and provide actionable feedback. · Exposure and knowledge to GIT. Experience with GitHub and actions. · Experience with REST APIs using Postman, Rest Assured or similar. Quality Engineering & DevOps · Participate in Agile ceremonies with SAFe: sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives. · Collaborate with developers, Pega architects, and cloud engineers to troubleshoot defects and environment issues. · Contribute to test strategy, quality standards, and automation best practices. · Promote shift-left testing and early defect detection. | |
3. Job Requirements As per the 2006 Age Discrimination Act please do not specify number of years experience. Use words like Extensive, Strong, Good, Fair | |
Essential Skills: | · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field (or equivalent experience). · Strong experience in REST APIs and Web Automation experience using Selenium framework and Java with TestNG. Postman. · Extensive knowledge of the DOM and POM model. · Strong understanding of web technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript. · Solid experience of AGILE and SAFe Methodologies.
· Experience working in Agile Projects. (Nice-to-have Confluence). · Experience in Banking Financial Services like KYC, CRM or Insurance. · Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. |
Nice to Have Skills: | · Familiarity with Pega Cloud deployment models, environments, and guardrails. |
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.
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