{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"140095f526eaf8b6c26a7a2e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/140095f526eaf8b6c26a7a2e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/140095f526eaf8b6c26a7a2e","title":"Software Test Analyst (API Testing)","description":"About the role\nAs a Software Test Analyst (API Testing) , you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex applications through comprehensive manual and API testing. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nDesign and execute detailed manual test scenarios and test cases covering functional and non-functional requirements.\nDevelop and execute API test suites to validate service integrations, data integrity, and error handling.\nAnalyze business and technical requirements to identify test conditions, edge cases, and testing priorities.\nPerform regression testing and support release validation activities across multiple application releases.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve defects, improve test coverage, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.\nWork model\nWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\n\nExperience in manual software testing, including test case design, execution, defect management, and regression testing.\nHands-on experience with API testing tools and methodologies for validating service integrations and data flows.\nAbility to analyze business requirements and technical specifications to create effective test strategies and scenarios.\nExperience documenting and tracking defects with detailed reproduction steps and impact analysis.\nStrong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.\nThese will help you stand out\n\nExperience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives.\nKnowledge of testing best practices, quality standards, and risk-based testing methodologies.\nExperience working within Agile software development environments.\nExposure to research and development, sales and marketing, or other business domains.\nExperience contributing to test process improvements, metrics reporting, and quality governance initiatives.\nWe'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.\n\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nApplications will be accepted until August 14, 2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is between $44,834 – $76,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.\n\nBenefits:\nCognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n401(k) plan and contributions\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nCognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.\n\nPlease note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*","company":"Cognizant","rawCompany":"cognizant","city":"Arlington","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T09:39:45.887Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Test Analyst (API Testing)","description":"About the role\nAs a Software Test Analyst (API Testing) , you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex applications through comprehensive manual and API testing. 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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.\n\nSalary and Other Compensation:\nApplications will be accepted until August 14, 2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is between $44,834 – $76,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.\n\nBenefits:\nCognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n401(k) plan and contributions\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nCognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.\n\nPlease note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*","datePosted":"2026-08-10T09:39:45.887Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T09:39:45.887Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cognizant","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Arlington","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"140095f526eaf8b6c26a7a2e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/140095f526eaf8b6c26a7a2e"}}