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Position Summary
As a Senior Software Tester, who has extensive knowledge and experience in Workday and Dayforce, with a strong focus on Quality Assurance. Responsible for testing various third-party integrations, as well as developing both functional and non-functional test scripts. This role includes creating comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test estimation documents for multiple projects within the program. Also manage stakeholder relationships and oversee process and business assurance management to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Mandatory Skills
- Candidate should have more than 12 years of experience in Quality Assurance. Expertise in testing HCM applications such as Workday and Dayforce. Should have hands on experience in module like Recruitment, Onboarding, Core HR, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, HR Administration, Benefits, Talent and Performance. Strong knowledge about testing various Inbound and Outbound third-party Integrations of Dayforce and Workday. Test Management Tool – HP ALM and JIRA.
- Hands on experience in coordinating payroll parallel testing during payroll implementation. Experience in mobile application testing to ensure compatibility.
- Knowledge in applications such as EDP, MIM, Noggin, SAP Finance, EDW, SAP Fieldglass, Qualtrics, Workday Adaptive Planning, and ADP is an added advantage.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Owning single Point responsible for all Testing Projects as a Techno Functional SME (Subject matter expertise) ensuring the successful implementation of the HCM application.
- Analyzing requirement and identifying Quality Assurance (QA) Scope, Strategy, and appropriate methodology.
- Coordinating with business team to understand the requirements, estimation and based on that will prepare test Plan & Strategy, real time business scenarios.
- Coordinating with various third-party vendors to schedule and perform integrations testing.
- Designing functional and Nonfunctional test Scenarios/ cases, conduct test execution, managing bugs & sending daily release status report to client along with deliver value added testing services.
- Responsible for highlighting major risks, issues and reporting daily metrics to the business team and will aid the business in taking appropriate decisions that will help in avoiding any delays in the project timelines.
- Play the role of SME for the client for the customized business solution, application and will help them to identify the bugs at early stages to ensure the quality of build and eventually the product with automated regression cycle.
- Frame the detailed ST (System Testing) & SIT (System Integration Testing) end-to-end Test scenarios to test the complex infrastructure with respect to customized software design and development to ensure compliance with technical specifications, and to ensure foremost customer satisfaction.
- Actively participate in Business Analysis, Design & Development meetings for requirement analysis to comprehend the functional and nonfunctional requirements, to identify defects & performance bottlenecks at early stage.
- Must work with business team to conduct User Acceptance Testing and Parallel Payroll Testing by providing adequate information on Functional flow & Test Data set up.
- Drive the client specific Innovations leveraging the own organization Innovation framework and adopting developed Innovations available in the Framework for efficient testing.
Qualifications & Certifications
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Salary Range: >$100,000
Date of Posting: 24th of March, 2025
Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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 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.
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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Disclaimer:
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.
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