Software Engineering Lead

5 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Cognizant Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Lead to join our team at Cognizant.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in quality assurance processes, software development life cycle, and technical leadership. Experience in Retail Banking and Cards & Payments is mandatory.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To lead the quality assurance efforts for software projects in the Retail Banking and Cards & Payments domains.
  • To oversee the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts using TestNG and Selenium.
  • Providing guidance and mentorship to junior quality engineers to ensure best practices are followed.
  • Collaborating with development teams to integrate Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment.
  • To utilize Jira for tracking defects, managing test cases, and reporting on test execution status.
  • Implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks using Java and Maven.
  • To conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
  • To coordinate with Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.
  • To develop and maintain PL/SQL scripts for database testing and validation.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the Retail Banking and Cards & Payments sectors.
  • To identify, analyze, and document software defects and work with development teams to resolve them.
  • To monitor and report on key quality metrics to stakeholders and management.
  • Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance software quality and efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Have a strong experience in quality engineering with a focus on Retail Banking and Cards & Payments.
  • Demonstrate expertise in Jenkins, Scrum, Java, TestNG, Jira, Selenium, Maven, and PL/SQL.
  • Show proficiency in developing and executing automated test scripts.
  • Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Display excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Have experience working in a hybrid work model.
  • Be capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Show a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Demonstrate the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
  • Possess a strong understanding of software development life cycle and quality assurance processes.
  • Be detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality software products.
  • Have experience in working with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Show a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Good Banking domain experience.
  • Strong communication and client relationship skills.
  • Hands-on experience in Agile.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year



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