Remote API Test Analyst - Quality Assurance

Cognizant; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401k

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Software Test Analyst (API Testing) to help ensure quality, reliability, and performance of complex applications. You will design manual tests and API validation, work with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA peers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The role supports a flexible remote model for qualified applicants within the United States and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities as part of Cognizant's Quality Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual software testing, including test design, execution, defect management, and regression testing.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools and methodologies for validating service integrations and data flows.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and technical specifications to create effective test strategies and scenarios.
• Experience documenting and tracking defects with detailed reproduction steps and impact analysis.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute detailed manual test scenarios and test cases covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop and execute API test suites to validate service integrations, data integrity, and error handling.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to identify test conditions, edge cases, and testing priorities.
• Perform regression testing and support release validation activities across multiple application releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve defects, improve test coverage, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manual testing

API testing

Requirements analysis

Defect documentation

Collaboration

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Software Test Analyst (API Testing) to help ensure quality, reliability, and performance of complex applications. You will design manual tests and API validation, work with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA peers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The role supports a flexible remote model for qualified applicants within the United States and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities as part of Cognizant's Quality Engineering team.