Cognizant Careers 2025: Test Manager – Performance Testing with Dynatrace & LoadRunner
Join Cognizant as a Test Manager – Lead High-Quality Software Delivery with Splunk, Dynatrace, and LoadRunner
Cognizant, a global leader in digital transformation and technology services, is seeking a highly skilled Test Manager with 11 to 13 years of experience to lead testing initiatives and drive software quality excellence. This full-time hybrid role based in Coimbatore, India, offers day shifts with no travel requirements. Candidates with domain knowledge in Life and Annuities Insurance will have an added advantage.
As a Test Manager at Cognizant, you will leverage your expertise in performance monitoring and testing tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, and LoadRunner to ensure seamless application delivery. You will also mentor a team of testers and collaborate with stakeholders to align testing with business goals.
Position Summary
In this leadership role, you will oversee the complete software testing lifecycle—from test strategy development and planning to execution and reporting. You will play a key part in identifying performance issues early, improving test automation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with best practices and organizational quality standards.
This is a strategic opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital projects while leading a talented testing team.
Key Responsibilities
Test Planning and Execution
- Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project milestones.
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of test cases, test scripts, and automated testing frameworks.
- Ensure test coverage across functional, regression, integration, and performance testing scenarios.
Performance Monitoring and Analysis
- Utilize Splunk and Dynatrace to proactively monitor application performance and identify bottlenecks.
- Execute performance testing using LoadRunner, simulating real-world usage to assess system scalability and stability.
- Analyze performance data and provide actionable recommendations to improve application behavior.
Collaboration and Defect Management
- Partner with development and operations teams to resolve performance and functional issues.
- Manage the defect lifecycle, including identification, tracking, prioritization, and resolution.
- Conduct regular test reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance the team’s testing capabilities.
Automation and Process Improvement
- Lead the implementation of automated testing frameworks to accelerate testing cycles and increase accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline test processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Monitor test progress and deliver metrics-based reports on test execution, defect status, and coverage.
Leadership and Team Development
- Mentor and coach junior testers, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and collaboration.
- Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and training programs to upskill the team.
- Ensure testing environments are correctly configured, secured, and maintained.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and project managers to understand project requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical testing requirements and ensure alignment with delivery goals.
- Represent the testing team in project planning, release management, and retrospective discussions.
Required Qualifications
- 11 to 13 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance roles.
- Expertise in using Splunk and Dynatrace for performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and anomaly detection.
- Proficient in LoadRunner for load and stress testing across enterprise applications.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.
- Proven experience in managing and mentoring diverse testing teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication for stakeholder interaction.
- Experience working in a hybrid model with day shift availability.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the Life and Annuities Insurance domain.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps-based testing practices.
- Knowledge of additional testing tools such as Selenium, JMeter, or UFT.
- Certification in ISTQB, Agile Testing, or Performance Testing tools.
Why Join Cognizant?
Cognizant offers a forward-thinking workplace that fosters learning, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect:
- Global Reach: Join a workforce of over 300,000 professionals across 65+ countries.
- Career Advancement: Participate in structured learning paths, certifications, and cross-domain mobility.
- Impactful Work: Lead mission-critical testing initiatives that influence customer experience and system reliability.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid work models, fixed day shifts, and a supportive team environment.
- Recognition & Respect: Thrive in a culture that values contributions, promotes diversity, and rewards excellence.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a top-tier professional services firm that transforms clients’ business, technology, and operational models. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100 and a recipient of numerous accolades, including Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024.
Our consultative approach, deep industry knowledge, and innovation-first mindset enable us to serve a wide range of industries including banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, and technology.
Learn more at www.cognizant.com.
Job Snapshot
- Job Title: Test Manager – Splunk, Dynatrace, LoadRunner
- Location: Coimbatore, India
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Number: 00063785011
- Job Category: Technology & Engineering
- Travel Requirement: None
- Shift: Day Shift
- Date Posted: May 13, 2025
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected attribute.