Role will be part of our Quality Engineering & Assurance (QE&A) Practice. With more than 650 clients across industry verticals and a global footprint, Cognizant QE&A practice is a recognized thought leader in quality engineer and Assurance .As enterprises simplify, modernize and secure their legacy environments for the digital era, robust quality Engineering and assurance is essential. Quality takes an end-to-end connotation and must straddle both legacy and digital systems. Cognizant QE&A is reimagining QE&A, employing an end-to-end ecosystem approach with intelligent and automated QA processes. In so doing, increasing quality and speed to promote faster business and technology change, as well as a better customer experience.

Role requires SC cleared candidate

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities for large-scale programs, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business teams, development teams, and project managers, to define test strategies and plans.
• Drive test execution, defect management, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC and STLC processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to testing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with automation teams to identify opportunities for test automation and integrate automation into overall test strategy.
• Prepare and present test progress reports, metrics, and risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile , Hybrid, iterative and waterfall methodologies, and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Risk management and issue resolutions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Good experience in software testing, with at least 3+ years in a Test Lead role.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Proven experience in complex, large-scale programs, preferably in the banking domain.
• Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC and QA best practices.
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of test automation tools and frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively across distributed teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in banking.
• Familiarity with performance and security testing concepts.
• Having worked in Oracle application

At Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers.

You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.

Cognizant is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, political opinions, or trade union membership.

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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an IT and business process services company providing digital strategy, consulting, enterprise modernization, cloud and more for clients globally.