QA Automation - Python

Cognizant Romania is home to 2500+ creative technologists and is one of Eastern Europe's largest Software Product Engineering delivery networks. We serve global clients in several industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Communication Media & Technology, and Retail & MLEU (manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities).Cognizant Romania was established in 2018 when Cognizant acquired Softvision, a company founded in the late 1990s in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We continue to build on our history as the preferred engineering partner for thriving Silicon Valley tech companies, now as a prominent Cognizant next generation studio.We are looking for exceptional Senior QA Automation engineer with Python to work with our cross-functional team and join our world-class community of talented experts in Romania.Responsibilities:- Work closely with the team members in an Agile environment to test both backend and frontend applications, using both automated and manual testing approaches- Design, maintain and execute manual and automated test cases- Write and run detailed test cases and test plans- Identify, document and track defects until they are resolved- Construct SQL queries to work with the database and validate, analyze data integrity- Contribute to the CI / CD pipelines- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing best practices- Participate to all required meetings: with team members and stakeholdersRequirements:- Proven experience in manual and automated testing (minimum 3 years)- Hands-on SQL / PLSQL/Impala experience for data validation: e.g. Hadoop, Oracle- Automation frameworks knowledge: e.g. Selenium- Hands-on experience with Python/Scala- Good understanding of software development processes: e.g. Agile / Scrum- Experience with GIT and CI / CD tools: e.g. Team City, Jenkins- Strong analytical skills, attention to details and a quality driven mindset- Good communication skillsNice to have: C++ knowledgeCognizant Romania Employee Benefits:Flexible Work Schedule - Outside of main work hours, you can create a schedule that suits your needsAnnual Vacation Days - 26 days to relax, explore and spend time with loved onesTrainings, workshops, and certifications, unlimited Udemy subscription and morePrivate medical packageMeal ticketsReferral bonusesLife insuranceBanking servicesBooksterEAP Program - wellbeingPlease note that only suitable candidates will be contacted and that by applying to this role you are being informed about your personal data being processed by Cognizant.You can find more details here: https://www.cognizant.com/us/en/privacy-notice