Sr. Test Analyst | Chennai | Hybrid Role
Cognizant is hiring a Sr. Test Analyst for its Chennai, India location under a Hybrid work model.
📌 Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Company Name | Cognizant |
| 📍 Location | Chennai, India |
| 💼 Job Role | Sr. Test Analyst |
| 🆔 Job ID | 00065614821 |
| 📅 Date Published | 01-Feb-2026 |
| 🏢 Job Category | Technology & Engineering |
| 🏠 Work Model | Hybrid |
| 🧪 Experience Required | 5+ Years |
| 🎓 Certification | ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Analyst |
🏢 About Cognizant
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping clients transform business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Headquartered in the United States and a member of the NASDAQ-100, Cognizant has over 300,000 associates globally and is recognized among the most admired companies worldwide. The organization fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth in an inclusive workplace culture.
🎯 Role Summary
The Sr. Test Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of web applications. The position focuses on manual end-to-end business process assurance, while leveraging automation tools and frameworks to improve efficiency. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setup.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
| Responsibility Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Web Application Testing | Perform functional, performance, and security testing |
| End-to-End Testing | Execute manual business workflow validation |
| Defect Management | Track and manage defects using SNOW, RALLY, HP ALM, and Jira |
| Automation Support | Automate repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency |
| Test Strategy | Design effective testing strategies with stakeholders |
| Metrics & Reporting | Provide data-driven insights using test metrics |
| UAT Support | Coordinate with end-users during User Acceptance Testing |
| Risk Assessment | Participate in test estimation and risk evaluation |
| Compliance | Ensure adherence to testing standards and best practices |
| Documentation | Maintain detailed test documentation and knowledge base |
🔹 Required Qualifications
| Qualification Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience | Minimum 5 years in software testing |
| Testing Skills | Strong expertise in manual and automated web application testing |
| Tools | SNOW, RALLY, HP ALM, Jira |
| Technical Knowledge | Basic programming skills for automation scripting |
| Domain Knowledge | Claims domain experience (preferred) |
| Work Model | Ability to work effectively in Hybrid setup |
| Soft Skills | Strong communication and cross-team collaboration |
🎓 Certifications Required
- ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level (Test Analyst)
🌟 Why Join Cognizant?
- Be part of a global community of 300,000+ professionals
- Work in an energetic, collaborative, and inclusive environment
- Opportunity to shape your career path in digital transformation
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and innovative solutions
- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion
If you are an experienced testing professional with strong manual testing expertise and stakeholder collaboration skills, this Sr. Test Analyst opportunity at Cognizant offers a strong platform to grow within a global technology leader.
