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Quality Testing Manager
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
Job ID: 48283141
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As a Quality Assurance Manager at Cognizant you will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance teams designated for testing and certifying fully functional software products catering to healthcare.
Job Title: Quality Testing Manager
Essential Functions:
- Leading and planning software testing efforts for product implementations, product upgrades, enhancements, defect fixes, and integration projects thereby ensuring software quality.
- Planning and supervising the work of a small-to medium-sized quality assurance (QA) team which includes test plans, test cases, test execution, test reporting, etc.
- Actively participating in the Agile software development process.
- Providing constructive feedback on process improvement at Agile (Scrum) team meetings and in sprint review sessions.
- Work with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Leadership, and other?stakeholders to help ensure backlog strategy and execution alignment
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Team members / Junior QAs
- Support team needs, including training, member growth, conflict resolution
- Participate, facilitate, and be active in Communities of Practice
- Actively contribute to the company’s Agile and Lean Community
- Work within the organization to establish and grow best practices and procedures, with a focus on improving ability of the organization to meet deliverables
- Review and participate in product backlog grooming sessions
Qualifications:
Education: Computer Science Degree or any related major
Required Experience:
- 8 years of experience in Software Testing and automation
- Minimum of one year of people management experience
- Experience in leading Scrum/Agile development teams
- Possess strong ability to tackle complex problems creatively, manage risk and influence rapid decision-making
- Team player and works well in large group environments
- Highly driven and motivated with a high level of initiative
Desired Experience:
- Health care industry experience
- Prior experience with Product owners on multiple teams and engagements
- Experience in testing tools and frameworks
- Experience in development language(s), e.g., C# or VB scripting
Behavioral Competencies:
- Understand and empathize with others
- Coach people through powerful questions rather than use of authority
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Expert technical skills
- Quick critical thinking skills to analyze a situation and organize and guide teams to solve problems
- Always learning and sharing with teams and team members
Technical Competencies:
- Test Management tools and techniques
- SQL
- Automation scripting and knowledge of frameworks
- Testing tools and techniques
Employee Status: Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
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“Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization, or lawful permanent residence (otherwise known as a “Green Card”) for this role."
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Apr 25 2022
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
