Software Tester

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Software Tester position at Cognizant involves overseeing quality assurance activities related to software analysis. The role focuses on developing test plans, performing exploratory testing, and executing functional and regression testing to ensure software products are ready for release. The tester will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and support teams, emphasizing a passion for design, system analysis, and debugging software issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a software tester or software quality assurance specialist.
• Experience with Software in Loop (SiL), Model in Loop (MiL), and Hardware in Loop (HiL) testing.
• Proven aptitude for testing quality software on multiple platforms and knowledge of industry-standard operating procedures and tools.
• Understanding of various programming languages like C++ and Python.
• Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests for programming languages.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages to automate testing is preferred.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and tools for manual & auto testing, unit testing, integration testing, functional testing, and defect tracking systems.
• Demonstrated success in software development lifecycle management (SDLC).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical soundness, data analysis acumen, and troubleshooting & programming capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough software testing, analyze data, write test cases, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Test software for security vulnerabilities and provide input on improving the company's product solutions.
• Lead the automation of test cases and explore the integration of new technologies.
• Communicate the results of software testing efforts to stakeholders and suggest areas of improvement.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure software solutions meet requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects found to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Conduct exploratory and usability testing to locate bugs before the software is introduced into production.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software testing methodologies and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), if necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree