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Cognizant • Plano, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Senior/Staff level – Sr. Test Lead
Stack/tools: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured (API automation); manual testing; CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps); BDD (Cucumber); automation framework development; optional: Playwright; cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
Conduct comprehensive manual and automated testing of financial systems (functionality, performance, compliance)
Develop/execute test plans and cases; log, track, and help resolve defects; ensure timely high-quality releases
Analyze test results to provide actionable insights; contribute to automation framework and expand coverage
9–11 years QA/test automation experience
Proficiency in Java, Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured
Functional/manual testing, test design, execution, defect management
SDLC/STLC knowledge; strong communication; leadership/mentoring; CI/CD familiarity
Banking/Financial Services domain experience; Cucumber or other BDD exposure
Nice-to-haves: Playwright experience; AWS or Azure experience
Location & work type: Hybrid model; 2–3 days/week in office (Plano, TX OR Atlanta, GA OR Charlotte, NC OR Jacksonville, FL) with Cognizant/client site access; role may vary by project needs
About The Role
As a Sr. Test Lead, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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