FUNTIONAL TEST LEAD

We’re hiring! At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide.
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#WelcomeToCognizant! We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as a Funtional Test Lead.
What you’ll do.
· Test strategy and planning, including recommendation of staffing plans and estimation of costs.
· Provide strategic QA guidance and lead testing for transformational initiatives and or application portfolios.
· Remove impediments faced by project team members, utilizing agile methodology tools where applicable (e.
., scrum of scrum, retrospectives, etc.) test management, communication, metrics, and status reporting, including identification of risks and escalation of issues to the project.
· Prepare test summary reports for each software release targeted for production.
· Coordinate work with onshore offshore team members as needed.
· Coordinate testing updates with ZNA retained IT Test Leads, Project Managers, Scrum Masters and Test Analyst(s) as needed to ensure alignment across Stakeholders.
· Defect Management approach and excecution, including logging and reporting of defects and adherence to Defect Management by all project scrum team members (including those outside of test team).
· Create/support improve overall QA Process within project and within the organization using lessons learned.
· Develop and coordinate the transition from project to release prod support and ensure hand-offs are handled properly for testing, proper KT, roles responsibilities, quality, etc.
· Recommend scope of work for automation testing and ensure plans are in place to implement and execute automation test scripts while coordinating with Automation strategy leaders.
· Drive development of automation test scripts based on test strategy and existing frameworks.
· Apply knowledge in testing tools and understanding of automation and performance testing concepts.
· As needed, perform requirements analysis, author functional test cases, and execute test cases while understanding the testable software requirements.
Minimum Qualifications.
· Quality Engineer with 7-10 years of experience in ALM, Azure DevOps, Jira, Scrum, Selenium.
· Advance English Why Cognizant? Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment We invest in people and their wellbeing.
We create conditions for everyone to thrive.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.
At Cognizant we believe than our culture makes us stronger! Join us now! #BeCognizant #IntuitionEngineered 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.
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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.
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