As a Senior QA Automation, you will be part of a multidisciplinary QA team responsible for ensuring the quality of complex web and API-based systems. In this role, strong functional and exploratory testing skills are essential. You will also be hands-on in designing and maintaining robust automated test flows.
In this role, you will:
Lead and execute functional, exploratory and scenario-based manual testing
Analyze business rules, investigate backend data, and identify edge cases and failure points
Design and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium with Java
Develop API tests using REST, Postman and SOAPUI
Write and execute SQL queries for validating backend data and integrations
Build and manage test plans and test suites with traceability to business requirements
Collaborate with developers, BAs and QAs to refine stories, troubleshoot issues and align deliveries
Generate reports and metrics that support defect management and QA governance
Work model: Hybrid roles
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in São Paulo - SP. 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
Advanced or fluent English
Strong background in manual testing, including exploratory and functional validation
Solid knowledge of Agile practices (Scrum, SAFe) and CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience with Selenium + Java
Experience with API testing using REST, Postman and/or SOAPUI
Strong skills in SQL for backend data validation
Experience designing and executing structured test plans and cases
These will help you stand out
Hands-on mindset and strong sense of ownership
Clear and collaborative communication across squads
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tools
Please, upload your resume in English.
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.
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.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected 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.
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