Sr. Test Analyst : Automation & Functional

About The Role As a Sr. Test Analyst, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of financial systems through both manual and automation testing. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering & Assurance team and work collaboratively with developers, product owners, business analysts, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑quality software solutions. In This Role, You Will Conduct comprehensive testing of financial systems to validate functionality, performance, and compliance. Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases across manual and automated test suites. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify, log, track, and help resolve defects to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality releases. Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable insights to enhance product quality and user experience. Contribute to automation development and help expand automation coverage to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Work Model Hybrid – this is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano, TX ; or Atlanta, GA ; or Charlotte, NC ; or Jacksonville, FL . The working arrangements may change based on project or client needs. What You Need To Have To Be Considered 6–9 years of experience in QA and test automation. Strong proficiency in Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Rest Assured for API automation. Hands‑on experience in functional and manual testing including test case design, execution, documentation, and defect management. Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and QA best practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. These Will Help You Stand Out Experience with Playwright. Banking or Financial Services domain experience. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps. Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. This role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation