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Cognizant is an award-winning global provider of information technology and business consulting services. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, and

Manual Functional Test Lead

Location

Florida

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$53.5K - $92.5K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Manual Functional Test Lead

Cognizant

Title: Manual Functional Test Lead Location: Jacksonville United States Job Description: About the role As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of core banking systems through robust manual and automated testing practices. You will be a valued member of the quality engineering team and work collaboratively with development, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions. In this role, you will: - Lead quality assurance efforts for core banking applications, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability - Design and execute comprehensive manual and automated test strategies aligned with business and technical requirements - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system functionality and define effective test coverage - Drive automation initiatives using tools such as Java, Selenium, and Rest Assured to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort - Analyze defects, provide actionable insights, and deliver transparent reporting on quality metrics and outcomes Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Jacksonville - FL and with remote work also available. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered - Strong experience in core banking systems testing with both manual and automation approaches - Hands-on expertise with automation tools and frameworks (Java, Selenium, Rest Assured) - Proven ability to design and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites - Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, defect tracking, and quality metrics - Experience in cards and payments domain - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders These will help you stand out - Experience leading QA efforts in large-scale banking or financial services programs - Ability to mentor junior team members and drive QA best practices - Exposure to test environment management and troubleshooting - Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines - Proactive mindset toward continuous improvement and adoption of new testing technologies 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 listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $92,500, 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 - 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 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*

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