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Cognizant • Japan
Salary: 530-0011, Japa
Role & seniority: Test Analyst (Staff level, 正社員)
Stack/tools: IBM Mainframe testing; data validation and environment setup; online/integration/system testing; Rally for test results/artifacts; automation focus; GenAI in testing concepts
Lead testing strategy and execution for core insurance applications (policy admin, claims, underwriting, customer engagement)
Identify testing transformation opportunities, define/drive a roadmap, and raise testing maturity (automation, governance, AI-led quality)
Coordinate global (offshore/onshore) teams and ensure alignment with Japan-specific regulatory needs; manage governance, planning, reporting, and SLA adherence
4–6 years in Mainframe testing with migration exposure; cross-cultural collaboration
Execute test cases (online, integration, system testing); data validation; environment setup for IBM Mainframe
Support regression and production parallel testing; upload results in Rally
Effective communication with Japanese teams; stakeholder engagement
Experience driving test automation and AI-assisted testing (GenAI concepts)
Knowledge of testing governance, environment/data management, and modernization initiatives
Location & work type: Client Office, Osaka, Japan (Osaka Station area); on-site collaboration; permanent employment
Work Style: Client Office
Closest Station name: Osaka, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-Ku
Client Address: Osaka, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-Ku, Osaka 530-0011, Japan.
Overview
We are seeking a solution to strengthen testing across the client’s P&C insurance ecosystem, which includes policy administration, claims processing, underwriting systems, and customer engagement platforms.
The Test Analyst will be responsible for engaging with client stakeholders, identifying testing needs through strategic discussions, and enabling collaborative support from both offshore and onshore teams.
A critical aspect of this role is to identify areas for testing transformation, lead discussions with customer stakeholders, and define and drive a roadmap to implement transformation initiatives and elevate testing maturity across the program.
Key responsibilities include identifying risks and challenges, designing comprehensive and scalable test strategies, and developing reusable implementation plans that align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and modernization objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities Strategic Test Leadership
Lead the testing strategy and execution for customer’s critical applications, including policy administration, claims processing, underwriting systems, and customer engagement platforms.
Testing Transformation & Maturity
Identify high-impact areas for testing transformation, such as test environment and data management, automation, and governance.
Lead stakeholder discussions to align transformation goals with business priorities.
Define and execute a roadmap to implement transformation initiatives, leveraging industry best practices and internal maturity assessments.
Drive testing maturity through phased improvements in automation, process standardization, and AI-led quality engineering.
Innovation & Automation
Drive test automation initiatives to improve efficiency, coverage, and speed.
Champion the adoption of GenAI in the testing lifecycle for intelligent test case generation, defect prediction, and reporting.
Global Team Coordination
Interface with offshore and onshore teams, ensuring alignment with Japan-specific business and regulatory needs.
Facilitate seamless collaboration across geographies to support testing activities and knowledge sharing.
Governance & Communication
Manage stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency and timely updates on test progress, risks, and outcomes.
Oversee governance functions, including test planning, reporting, and compliance tracking.
Operational Excellence
Ensure SLA adherence across all testing deliverables and environments.
Implement proactive problem management to address recurring issues and improve system stability.
People Management
Lead and mentor the testing team, managing attendance, performance evaluations, and career development.
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
4–6 years in Mainframe testing with migration exposure and cross-cultural collaboration.
Execute test cases for online, integration, and system testing.
Perform data validation and environment setup for IBM Mainframe.
Support regression and production parallel testing.
Upload test results and artifacts in Rally.
Communicate effectively with Japanese teams for clarifications.
職務レベル スタッフレベル 雇用形態 正社員 職務タイプ 品質管理 業種 ITサービス・ITコンサルティング、保険業