Quality Engineering Manager - Travel Domain

Cognizant; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; 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 Quality Engineering Manager in the Travel Domain to lead functional analysis, API testing strategy, and test automation across airline reservation and travel distribution platforms.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, development teams, and QA professionals to deliver high-quality solutions, requiring deep travel industry knowledge and REST API testing expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in Travel and Airline domain.
• Hands-on REST API testing and analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional analysis and quality engineering initiatives for travel systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into testing solutions.
• Define REST API testing strategies to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Drive test automation design and implementation using Katalon Studio.

Skills

Travel domain experience

API testing

Test automation

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Leadership

Katalon Studio

Tools

Katalon Studio

Job description

About the Role

As a Quality Engineering Manager - Travel Domain , you will make an impact by leading functional analysis, API testing strategy, and test automation initiatives across airline reservation and travel distribution platforms. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, development teams, and quality engineering professionals to deliver high-quality business solutions.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead functional analysis and quality engineering initiatives for airline reservation and travel distribution systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into functional and testing solutions.
• Define and oversee REST API testing strategies to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
• Drive test automation design and implementation using Katalon Studio and industry best practices.
• Provide leadership, governance, and quality oversight to ensure successful program delivery across multiple workstreams.

Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring work from a client or Cognizant office in Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA. Qualified candidates located elsewhere within the United States may also be considered for a remote work arrangement based on business and client requirements. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on project and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• Strong experience in the Travel and Airline domain.
• Deep understanding of airline reservation and travel distribution systems.
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing and analysis.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Katalon Studio.
• Strong analytical, requirement-gathering, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with business users and translating business needs into functional solutions.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with end-to-end testing of airline booking and reservation platforms.
• Knowledge of travel industry standards and distribution technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and technology teams.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 20, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $89,100 – $120,000 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

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.