QA Analyst at Cognizant Sacramento, CA

null; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a QA Analyst in Sacramento, CA to join a team of IT professionals. The role focuses on designing test strategies, executing functional, manual, system, and regression testing for web and enterprise applications, and maintaining test scripts with tools like Katalon Studio and Azure DevOps Services.

You will work in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts, and perform backend validation using SQL and Oracle Database, plus

Qualifications

• Proficiency in manual testing, functional testing, system testing, and regression testing.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Katalon Studio.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Oracle Database, and backend validation.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com, ServiceNow, and OnBase.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps Services).
• Working knowledge of Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for documentation.
• Understanding of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards (healthcare).
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall environments.
• Strong testing principles and test planning abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to design effective test strategies and plans.
• Perform functional, manual, system, and regression testing across web and enterprise applications.
• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test cases and test scripts using tools like Katalon Studio and Azure DevOps Services.
• Conduct test planning, ensuring coverage across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business analysts in Scrum environments.
• Utilize SQL and Oracle Database for data validation and backend testing.
• Perform quality assurance checks on applications integrated with Salesforce.com, ServiceNow, and OnBase.
• Track and manage defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Support DevOps processes by integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply domain knowledge in ICD-9 and ICD-10 for healthcare-related testing scenarios.
• Document test results, report issues, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Manual testing

Functional testing

System testing

Regression testing

Test planning

SQL

Oracle Database

Katalon Studio

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

DevOps

Tools

Katalon Studio

Azure DevOps Services

Jira

Confluence

Job description

QA Analyst job at Cognizant. Sacramento, CA. Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a QA Analyst to join the team of IT professionals in a role.

Applications will be accepted until August 18 th , 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business and technical requirements to design effective test strategies and plans
• Perform functional , manual , system , and regression testing across web and enterprise applications
• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test cases and test scripts using tools like Katalon Studio and Azure DevOps Services
• Conduct test planning , ensuring coverage across Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business analysts in Scrum environments
• Utilize SQL and Oracle Database for data validation and backend testing
• Perform quality assurance checks on applications integrated with Salesforce.com , ServiceNow , and OnBase
• Track and manage defects using Jira , ensuring timely resolution and retesting
• Support DevOps processes by integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Apply domain knowledge in ICD-9 and ICD-10 for healthcare-related testing scenarios
• Document test results, report issues, and provide recommendations for improvements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and product quality

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in manual testing , functional testing , system testing , and regression testing
• Experience with test automation tools such as Katalon Studio
• Strong knowledge of SQL , Oracle Database , and backend validation
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com , ServiceNow , and OnBase
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps Services)
• Working knowledge of Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for documentation
• Understanding of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards (especially for healthcare applications)
• Experience working in Agile , Scrum , and Waterfall environments
• Strong grasp of software quality assurance principles and test planning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for the position is between $71,100- $112,500 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.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

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.