Test Lead

• Lead end-to-end testing activities across complex enterprise programs, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, Master Test Plans, and testing approaches based on project scope, complexity, dependencies, and risk.
• Coordinate testing efforts across multiple vendors, technology teams, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
• Lead requirements reviews, user story refinement, and testability assessments to identify quality risks early in the lifecycle.
• Oversee test execution, test data management, environment readiness, defect management, and release validation activities .

Work model:

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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Indianapolis, IN. 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. These may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as evolving business and client requirements. We will always be transparent about role expectations.

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, or Test Management, with proven experience leading enterprise-scale testing programs.
• Strong expertise in developing Master Test Plans, test strategies, test estimation, resource planning, and testing governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for test management, defect tracking, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading testing activities within complex multi-vendor and cross-functional delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of test design techniques, test data management, defect lifecycle management, and quality assurance best practices.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 81337 to $ 141500 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.