Quality Assurance Associate Ii

Description
Your skills are needed!
Cognizant is look for a Quality Assurance Associate II (Onsite) to join our dynamic team. The role will require a keen eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring software quality through Blackbox testing.
Please apply in order to be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience as a Blackbox Software Quality Analyst or related
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience testing either: mobile devices, laptops, home speakers, home automation technologies, or Bluetooth accessories
• Previous experience working with or personal experience with AI
• Personal/Virtual Assistants (ie: Siri, Alexa, Google)
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Self-driven ability to complete tasks with limited guidance

Responsibilities:

• Blackbox test execution of client platforms, software, and hardware
• Perform test planning, test case development, and test execution (manual and automated)
• Analyze test results, identify defects, patterns of issues, regressions, troubleshoot, scenarios, and compile detailed defect reports for engineering team
• Escalate and report key quality issues and drive issues to resolution
• Testing professionals with exceptional expertise in troubleshooting, designing tests & executions, and managing quality issues

The hourly rate for this position is between $37.50 - $39.00, 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

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 law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
Speaking English
PL1
Desired
2
Customer Service
PL1
Required
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.