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Cognizant • Japan
Salary: 530-0011, Japa
Role & seniority
Stack / tools
Mainframe testing, migration testing
Test planning, integration/test execution
Test automation initiatives, governance, and AI-led quality engineering
Rally (artifact/document management)
Onshore/offshore collaboration; Japan-specific regulatory/context awareness
GenAI in testing lifecycle (test case generation, defect prediction, reporting)
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead testing strategy and execution for core insurance applications (policy admin, claims, underwriting, customer engagement)
Identify transformation opportunities, define roadmaps, and drive maturity via automation, governance, and AI-led quality engineering
Coordinate with global teams and Japan stakeholders; manage governance, communications, risk, and status reporting
Must-have skills
8–10 years in mainframe testing; migration exposure; onsite experience with Japanese customers
Experience with global/Japan-based insurers; native-level Japanese (stakeholder communication, documentation)
Detailed test planning for integration/migration; lead integration/system testing; regression impact analysis; production parallel readiness
Rally artifact management; multi-track coordination; risk identification; defect triage with Japanese stakeholders
Japanese business etiquette and client interfacing (JLPT N1/N2 preferred)
Nice-to-haves
Experience driving testing transformation and automation programs
AI/GenAI adoption in t
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 Lead 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
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.
8–10 years in Mainframe testing, migration exposure, and working with Japanese customers with onsite experience
Experience working with global or Japan based insurers, Experience in Japanese business etiquette and client interfacing
Prepare detailed test plans for integration and migration tracks.
Lead integration/system testing and validate dead code removal strategy.
Perform impact analysis for regression testing and ensure production parallel readiness.
Collaborate with Japanese stakeholders for requirement clarifications and defect triage.
Manage artifact uploads in Rally and maintain documentation standards.
Support multi-track coordination and assist in risk identification.
Native-level Japanese for stakeholder communication and documentation
JLPT N1/N2 certification preferred
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