Functional QA with strong SQL and API knowledge (Remote)

cognizant technologies; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technologies seeks a Functional QA Tester with strong SQL and API knowledge for a remote position. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of experience in QA, proficiency in automated and manual testing, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Functional QA.
• Strong SQL knowledge for testing.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess software quality through manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to develop effective processes.
• Report bugs and analyze testing phases.

Skills

SQL

API knowledge

Agile methodology

Functional testing concepts

Bug reporting

Tools

Postman

JIRA

Job description

Functional QA with strong SQL and API knowledge (Remote)

Functional QA with strong SQL and API knowledge (Remote)

This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a “Functional QA with strong SQL and API knowledge (Remote)”, to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are seeking an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!!

About Cognizant’s QEA Practice:

We are the largest Quality Assurance Practice Globally servicing 800+ Clients. We bring the industry leading vision and expertise to help with Quality Engineering transformation journey for our reputed clients. We provide Next Gen QA offerings like System Modernization assurance, Business Process Assurance, Quality Engineering, Cloud Platform Assurance, Customer Experience Assurance and Robotic Test Automation. We have been ranked #1 for Market Impact by Everest Group for four times in a row and ranked #1 for completeness of vision, test advisory and Digital Business Assurance in Gartner Magic Quadrant!!

Qualifications

Mid Functional QA Tester with about 6 to 8 yrs. of experience :

To assess software quality through manual testing with strong SQL knowledge.

Good knowledge in API using Postman

Good in SQL writing simple to complex joins

Experience working in Agile environment

Good experience on JIRA for writing test cases, test execution and raising bugs.

Good knowledge in Functional testing concepts

Finding and reporting bugs and glitches.

Review and analyze system specifications. Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop effective processes and test plans.

Execute test cases manual or automated and analyze results. Evaluate product code according to specifications.

Build logs to document testing phases and defects. Report bugs and errors to development teams.

Help troubleshoot issues.

Conduct post release post-implementation testing.

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 3/14/25

The annual salary for this position is between $ 53,477/- to $ 92,500/- depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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About the company

Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.

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