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About the role

As a **Senior QA Engineer – Data & ETL** , you will make an impact by ensuring the integrity, quality, and reliability of data across platforms and pipelines. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with client stakeholders, offshore teams, and Agile squads to drive testing excellence across releases.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and PI planning sessions to align testing efforts with sprint goals.

• Execute test planning and validation activities across multiple releases and states.

• Perform database and ETL testing including data integrity, reconciliation, and schema validation.

• Coordinate with client and offshore points of contact to ensure seamless testing execution.

• Provide periodic status updates on assigned user stories and testing progress.

Work model

At Cognizant, 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 Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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:

• 8+ years of Strong experience in Database/ETL Testing:

• Data Integrity, Quality, and Reconciliation

• Source-to-Target Testing and Schema Validation

• Stored Procedures Testing

• Intermediate SQL skills for data injection and retrieval

• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL Server

• Data manipulation and platform comparison (e.g., On-prem vs Cloud)

• Working knowledge of Databricks:

• Delta table familiarity

• File types: CSV, JSON, Parquet

• Basic understanding of ADLS storage accounts

These will help you stand out

• Automation Testing: Proficiency with tools like Selenium.

• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile testing methodologies.

• Requirement Management Tool familiarity, ex: Azure

• Test Management Tool familiarity, ex: qTest

• Good in Verbal and Written Communication

• Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail and Professionalism.

• 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 $71,100 to 112,500 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.