Senior Test Lead Experienced in financial transaction flows

About The Role As a Software Test Lead , you will make an impact by driving quality engineering initiatives through scalable test automation and team leadership. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with product owners, developers and business stakeholders In This Role, You Will Project Coordination & Ownership:Act as the primary point of contact for the project across all testing-related mattersServe as the main coordination liaison with different partner teams and workstreams, ensuring alignment on timelines, scope, and deliverablesAct as the primary escalation point for any testing-related concerns, driving timely resolution Team Leadership & Mentorship:Support and encourage Test Analysts to communicate directly with business and development partners as their confidence and experience growProvide guidance, coaching, and technical direction to the testing teamFoster a collaborative environment that builds team capability and ownership Business & Domain Understanding:Develop and maintain a strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and key business metricsTranslate business requirements into effective test strategies and test coverageIdentify risk areas from a business impact perspective and prioritize testing accordingly Hands-On Testing:Design, review, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scriptsPerform functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing as neededIdentify, log, and track defects through resolutionEnsure test environments and data are appropriately managed Reporting & Governance:Provide regular status updates to HNA Management, including progress, risks, issues, and quality metricsPrepare and present test summary reports, dashboards, and metrics to stakeholdersEnsure testing documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position open to qualified applicants able to work from Torrance, CA in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business and client requirements. What You Need To Have To Be Considered Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in software testing/QA, with prior experience in a Test Lead roleStrong hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, Azure DevOps).Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC and various testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).Experience coordinating with cross-functional and partner teams in a matrixed environment.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and escalation-handling skills.Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business processes and metrics.Experience mentoring or leading a team of test analysts/engineers.Strong knowledge of financial transaction flows and experience in following R&R, based in Torrance. These Will Help You Stand Out We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary And Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until August 10, 2026 The annual salary for this position is between $53,477– $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. Benefits Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*