Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Test Analyst with strong expertise in Web Services Testing, SoapUI and REST API Validation to join our team. The role requires 3–5 years of software testing experience and hands-on SOAP/REST testing.

Responsibilities include designing end-to-end test strategies, creating test suites, defect tracking, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high‑quality releases. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design 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 endpoints and payloads.
• Identify, document, and track defects with detailed analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams for high‑quality releases.
• Analyze test results and recommend improvements to reliability and performance.
• Support release readiness activities, including test reporting and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, security practices, and data privacy.

Skills

Web Services Testing

SoapUI

REST API Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

Defect Management

Test Planning & Execution

Analytical & Communication Skills

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

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.