Associate - Projects at Cognizant in Glastonbury, Connecticut

Job Description:

Test Lead

Qualification:

Bachelors in science , engineering or equivalent

WFH-UNTIL CURRENT SITUATION

Sr. Test Analyst

Job Summary : Understand detailed requirements  support in creation of the test strategy and test plan   review the test design and development  analyze defects and monitor metrics  timelines and project health WITH THE OBJECTIVE of driving testing effectiveness WITHIN the client and project specifications

Shift : 8AM - 5PM EST

Roles & Responsibilities : Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project  skill sets required  Analyze time required on the assignment and the # of resources to be deployed  based on an initial estimation as created by the Test Analyst Gather review inputs on resourcing and estimation from test manager 

Knowledge Transition and Technical Guidance-

Understand the high-level requirements  Partner with the Business Analyst to provide suggestions on the requirements to drive clarity based on experience in earlier projects Update/Review KT documents created by Test Analyst Seek review of updated documents from relevant stakeholders Understand the critical business flow in terms of resource load  volume of data etc. Conduct feasibility study to identify tools /methodologies /frameworks to meet the clients requirements Design estimates based on the analysis of the requirements and inputs from the test analyst

Test Requirements Study-

Understand and analyze the requirements (through review of requirement document) to identify the testable requirements Prioritize the requirements based on the time required Review/create the requirement traceability matrix Create requirement query tracker (or clarification document) to track any clarification Identify gaps in the requirements and take actions to close the same Prepare high-level flow documents Organize and drive the requirement walkthrough session  Prepare/Review the flow diagrams Reach out to Technology team if required Seek clarification on the requirements from the customer Perform Proof of concepts or evaluate different tools if required

Test Strategy & Test Planning-

Provide inputs to the test lead to create test strategy (that includes release date  types of testing  scope of the project   detail explanation of particular release   RAID - Risk  Assumptions  Issues and Dependencies  etc.) Gather inputs from the client (e.g. Types of testing  Development teams  Client managers etc.)Prepare test plan covering timelines  resource (Man /Machine) deployment (  How it will be tested  ) Seek sign-off on the test plan Identify specific entry and exit criteria Provide Test Environment Requests Identify need for test automation along with Test Lead

Test Design & Test Development-

Identify the test scenarios based on the understanding of systems  interfaces and application Identify end to end business critical scenarios  Create/Review the test scenarios (created by the Test Analyst) and RTM Design estimates (time /effort) based on the requirements analysis In case of critical technology  create test scripts and seek review inputs from the test lead Identify and Participate in customer review meetings and seek sign off by customer on the review comments Based on the changes in the requirement  identify regression scenario and the impacted areas on need basis If required  provide Test Case walkthrough and seek customer sign off 

5. Demand requires Travel? : No

6. Certification(s) Required : No

 

Must Have Skills

• SQL

• REST / API Service Testing

• Agile

Good To Have Skills

• Azure DevOps

Technical Skills

SNo	Primary Skill	Proficiency Level *	Rqrd./Dsrd.
1	SQL	PL1	Required
2	Azure DevOps	PL1	Desired
3	REST / API Service Testing	PL1	Required
4	Agile	PL1	Required

 

* Proficiency Legends

Proficiency Level	Generic Reference
PL1	The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2	The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3	The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4	The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.

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