Test Manager (Airline Domain) : Automation & API (Onsite) - job 1 of 2

Test Manager (Airline Domain): Automation and API (Onsite)Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking aTest Manager (Airline Domain): Automation and API (Onsite)to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are seeking an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!About Cognizant’s QEA Practice:We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice globally servicing 800+ clients. We bring the industry-leading vision and expertise to help with Quality Engineering transformation journeys for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance, and Robotic Test Automation.Onsite Location:Sea Tac, WAQualificationsIndustry Domain:Mandatory: Airline, GDS, SABRETechnical Skills:Mandatory:Strong hands-on experience in test automation (preferably Selenium using C# or Java) or Cypress with JS.Proficiency with GitHub and clear concepts on code versioning strategies.Experience in API Testing (SOAP, REST) using tools like Postman, handling JSON messages, and strong experience in SQL databases.Mobile test automation using Appium.Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO), including YAML, Azure Pipelines, and GitHub Actions.QA/QE/SDLC Process Skills:Clear understanding of agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment.Knowledge of the latest SDLC tech stack and a clear understanding of different types of testing (Unit, SIT, performance, etc.).Ability to work closely with development and product management teams to understand requirements, execute, and report test results.Capability to develop and manage artifacts, tests, execute, and raise defects in a test/defect management tool (preferably Azure DevOps).Support the implementation of DevOps by integrating automated tests into pipelines.Optional:Knowledge of Azure Cloud, App services, App Insights, APIM (or App Dynamics).Experience with cloud platform providers like Sauce Labs or BrowserStack (or similar).Roles & Responsibilities:Interact with project stakeholders, dev teams, and QE team members.Lead testing effort for project/pod.Work with Scrum Master and Product Owners to define sprint targets in the form of story points.Actively coordinate with offshore teams to meet the sprint deliverables.Mentor other QE team members on QE/Alaska best practices.Produce any necessary daily/weekly/monthly governance reports.Provide guidance & support to implement QE best practices across pods/projects.Provide airline domain-specific support to development and QE team in elaborating requirements, creating end-to-end airlines business scenarios relevant to portfolios.Develop and maintain technical documentation, weekly/monthly reports, and attend portfolio ceremonies.Higher level understanding of organizational priorities and programs.Oversight of functional quality of quality team's deliverables.Cross-group collaboration with partner teams and organizations.Advocate test innovation and methodologies in the test organization.Work Authorization:Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 and $112,500 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 InsurancePaid holidays plus Paid Time Off401(k) plan and contributionsLong-term/Short-term DisabilityPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan#J-18808-Ljbffr