SR Data Tester ( Azure Databricks)- Local to Chicago only

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in the United States seeks a detail-oriented QA Analyst with experience in data testing, test automation, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps pipelines, and AI-assisted testing using Claude AI to validate data flows and support CI/CD.

The role collaborates with data engineers, business analysts, product owners, and developers to ensure high-quality, reliable data solutions and scalable pipelines across Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers.

Qualifications

• QA Analyst with data testing and automation experience.
• Experience with Azure Databricks and Databricks tooling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and data quality validation (DQL).
• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing concepts and Claude AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and develop test plans, cases, and scripts for data pipelines.
• Validate data ingestion, transformation, and loading in Azure Databricks across Bronze/Silver/Gold layers.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for data validation and regression testing.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Developers to ensure data quality.

Skills

Data Testing

Test Automation

Azure Databricks

Azure DevOps

Claude AI

Tools

PySpark

Databricks SQL

Job description

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ‑100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Title : SR Data Tester – (Azure Databricks)

Seeking a detail-oriented QA Analyst with experience in Data Testing, Test Automation, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps (ADO) Pipelines, Data Quality Validation (DQL), and AI-assisted testing using Claude AI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating data pipelines, ensuring data quality, LLM Model code review and testing, automating test execution, and supporting CI/CD processes for enterprise data platforms.

This role requires close collaboration with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Development teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Analysis

• Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and data mapping documents.
• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts.
• Identify test data requirements and coordinate test environment setup.
• Participate in requirement reviews to identify testing risks and gaps.

Databricks Data Testing

• Validate data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes within Azure Databricks.
• Perform ETL/ELT testing across Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers.
• Validate PySpark transformations and Databricks SQL queries.
• Reconcile source-to-target data and verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Test batch processing and real-time data pipelines.

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for data validation.
• Automate regression, smoke, and sanity testing activities.
• Build reusable testing components and validation frameworks.
• Improve test coverage through automation best practices.

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 language.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $135,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.