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# Test Lead

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $81,337.0 - $141,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, Data Management
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indianapolisgigs.com/job.asp?id=3448909746&tx=UT5753TTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.