Lead Quality Engineer

at  Cognizant

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Jenkins, Scrum, Java, TestNG, Jira, Selenium, Maven, and PL/SQL. Experience in Retail Banking and Cards & Payments is mandatory. This hybrid role requires strong technical and domain skills to ensure the highest quality in our software products.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Have a strong experience in quality engineering with a focus on Retail Banking and Cards & Payments
• Demonstrate expertise in Jenkins, Scrum, Java, TestNG, Jira, Selenium, Maven, and PL/SQL
• Show proficiency in developing and executing automated test scripts
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Display excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Have experience working in a hybrid work model
• Be capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Show a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Demonstrate the ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Possess a strong understanding of software development life cycle and quality assurance processes
• Be detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality software products
• Have experience in working with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
• Show a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• Good Banking domain experience
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Hands on experience in Agile

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must have a good experience in software testing, with a focus on Cards & Payments and Retail Banking domains.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), ISTQB Certified Tester, Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate
  At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we’re dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizan

• To lead the quality assurance efforts for software projects in the Retail Banking and Cards & Payments domains
• To oversee the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts using TestNG and Selenium
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior quality engineers to ensure best practices are followed
• Collaborating with development teams to integrate Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment
• To utilize Jira for tracking defects, managing test cases, and reporting on test execution status
• Implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks using Java and Maven
• To conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices
• To coordinate with Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products
• To develop and maintain PL/SQL scripts for database testing and validation
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the Retail Banking and Cards & Payments sectors
• To identify, analyze, and document software defects and work with development teams to resolve them
• To monitor and report on key quality metrics to stakeholders and management
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance software quality and efficiency