QEA Technical Test Program Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled QEA Test Program Manager who will be responsible to Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy for client app landscape, considering various testing types such as functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.

Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow!

Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness travel for client engagements as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Test Planning and Execution: Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and non-functional requirements. Lead the execution of test cases to validate the functionality, usability, and performance of the software.

• Test Automation: Design and participate in the automation testing roadmap definition, create data and business process guidelines for the automation framework to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency and achieve maximum test coverage.

• Defect Management: Establish processes for identifying, tracking, and managing defects throughout the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with development teams to prioritize and resolve defects in a timely manner.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the testing process. Conduct thorough reviews of test artifacts to verify completeness and accuracy.

• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and dependencies that may impact the quality or delivery of software releases. Develop mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of risks on project timelines and objectives.

• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the testing team. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to achieve testing goals and objectives.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate best practices into testing methodologies.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. Generate comprehensive test reports and metrics to communicate the status of testing activities to stakeholders.

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure that the end-to-end testing process aligns with customer expectations and requirements. Solicit feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and address any concerns or issues proactively.

• Collaborates with Account Team to grow the business by identifying QA opportunities and drive business value for both client and cognizant by closing these opportunities

• Supports pursuits and RFPs and running them as a program as required.

• Fully understand the client QA landscape in terms of tools, framework and technologies used to ensure Best in class delivery of QA services

• Ensure timely stakeholder communication and share QA governance reports to Engagement and Portfolio leadership

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 15+ years' experience in managing large QA projects in Healthcare Domain (Must)

• Strong QA experience in Agile based project execution in Pod model

• Hands on experience in Test automation (including frameworks) - Java, Selenium, Karate

• Expertise in areas like Test data management, Service virtualization & Devops

• Strong experience in driving continuous improvement through innovation and value adds

• Proven expertise in crisis management, risk mitigation and stakeholder communication in critical projects

Preferred Skills/Qualification:

• Experience with AI/ML application in QA
• Experience in Performance Testing

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.

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Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 to $152,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

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 345,000 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 (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined 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.