Senior Test Analyst

Cognizant; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to lead web services testing initiatives, focusing on SoapUI and REST API validation.

You will design end-to-end test strategies, develop and maintain test suites, and collaborate with developers, analysts and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.

The role emphasizes security, data privacy and compliance, with exposure to billing domain preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

REST API Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

Defect Management

Test Planning & Execution

Analytical & Communication Skills

Strong Communication Skills

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