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About the role

As a **Senior Testing Analyst** to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions. In this position, you will lead the planning, execution, and management of comprehensive testing strategies that align with project goals and business requirements. Leveraging your expertise, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design detailed test cases, manage test environments, and oversee defect tracking and resolution. Your ability to deliver clear, data-driven test reports and maintain high-quality standards will be essential to the success of our development life-cycle.

In this role, you will:

• Test Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and define testing scope. Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans, including test types, priorities, and timelines.

• Create detailed test cases and scenarios based on user stories and functional specifications.

• Test Execution and Management: Assign test cases to team members and monitor test execution progress. Review test results and identify defects, logging them in a defect tracking system with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce.

• Manage test environments and data required for testing. Conduct test reviews and ensure quality standards are met.

• Defect Management and Reporting: Prioritize and track defects to ensure timely resolution. Communicate defect status to development teams. and stakeholders.

• Generate comprehensive test reports summarizing test results, metrics, and identified issues.

Work model:

Onsite:

we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in **Alpharetta, GA**

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

• 6-8 years of experience in IT

• Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent

This will help you stand out

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+ Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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:

Applications will be accepted until October 30 th , 2025

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: 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.