Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Riyadh is looking for a Senior Test Analyst to lead web services testing and REST API validation. You will design end-to-end test strategies for SOAP services and oversee functional, regression, and integration testing across teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of software testing experience with hands-on SoapUI and REST API testing, and strong analytical and collaborative skills to ensure high-quality releases while upholding security and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Software Testing.
• Hands-on SoapUI and REST API testing.
• Experience in Functional, Regression, and Integration Testing.
• Exposure to Billing and Revenue Management domain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end test strategies for web service-based applications.
• Develop and maintain functional and regression test cases for SoapUI services.
• Create reusable REST API test suites to validate endpoint behavior and payload integrity.
• Identify, document, and track defects with detailed analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Analyze test results and recommend improvements to system reliability and performance.
• Support release readiness activities, including test reporting and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, security practices, and data privacy requirements.

Skills

Web Services Testing

SoapUI

REST API Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

Defect Management

Test Planning & Execution

Strong Analytical and Communication

Tools

SoapUI

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Test Analyst with strong expertise in Web Services Testing, SoapUI, and REST API Validation to join our team in Riyadh.

Experience Required

3–5 years of experience in Software Testing
Strong hands‑on experience with SoapUI and REST API testing
Experience in Functional, Regression, and Integration Testing
Exposure to Billing and Revenue Management domain is highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute end‑to‑end test strategies for web service‑based applications.
• Develop and maintain functional and regression test cases for SoapUI services.
• Create reusable REST API test suites to validate endpoint behavior and payload integrity.
• Identify, document, and track defects with detailed analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure high‑quality releases.
• Analyze test results and recommend improvements to system reliability and performance.
• Support release readiness activities, including test reporting and risk assessment.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, security practices, and data privacy requirements.

Required Skills

• Web Services Testing
• SoapUI
• REST API Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Defect Management
• Test Planning & Execution
• Strong Analytical and Communication Skills