Product Test Consultant – Cognizant Technology Solutions India Ltd | Apply Now

Cognizant Technology Solutions, a global leader in IT services and consulting, is hiring a Product Test Consultant for their Chennai office. If you have a strong background in product testing and are skilled in Jira, Selenium, and Manual Testing, this could be your next career opportunity!

Job Overview

• Job Title: Product Test Consultant
• Job Code: 00059731921
• Location: Chennai, India
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Education Qualification: Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering, or Equivalent
• Experience Required: Yes
• Travel Required: No

Key Responsibilities

As a Product Test Consultant, your main role will involve testing strategies, project management, people management, and more. Here’s a breakdown of your core responsibilities:

1. Project Proposal & Formalization

• Review and analyze Product RFPs (Request for Proposals).
• Understand key aspects from the Product Testing perspective.
• Create questionnaires and share with the account team.
• Define testing approaches across different testing phases based on client needs and product customization.
• Provide estimates based on previous similar product testing engagements.
• Seek review from the Product Consultant/Lead Product Consultant.
• Contribute inputs to the scope, deliverables, and roles for the Statement of Work (SOW) once the bid is won.

2. Test Requirements Study

• Review understanding documents prepared by the Product Specialist.
• Ensure test scenarios cover all critical functionalities of the product.
• Recommend solution accelerators and conduct feasibility studies.
• Clarify and prioritize business-critical requirements.

3. Test Strategy to Closure

• Create the test strategy for midsized projects (recommend types of testing, tool usage, risk management).
• Create and review deliverables (test designs, test plans) based on project complexity.
• Execute critical test cases for the product to ensure quality.
• Participate in defect triages and conduct root cause analysis for critical defects.
• Document key learnings and perform gap analysis.

4. Project Management

• Identify and manage resources with experience in specific products.
• Conduct resource cross-training to ensure project deployability.
• Resolve team escalations and contribute to project closure audits.
• Adopt best practices from the Product Testing Group.

5. Metrics Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare dashboards and segregate product, configuration, and modification-related issues.
• Share performance metrics with the onsite team.
• Analyze defect trends and prepare defect analysis reports.

6. Knowledge Transition

• Understand project requirements and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Conduct product training for new team members.
• Maintain and update the product knowledge repository.

7. People Management

• Conduct performance appraisals and coach team members for career growth.
• Identify high performers and provide necessary training to enhance product testing skills.
• Resolve conflicts and help align the team with project goals.

8. Product Consulting & Training

• Partner with the Product Consultant to create reusable artefacts for product testing.
• Keep up to date with the market traction of the products you are working on.
• Identify technical training needs and conduct relevant training sessions.

Must-Have Skills

• Jira
• Selenium
• Manual Testing

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, dedicated to transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. With over 300,000 associates globally, Cognizant offers a culture of collaboration and inclusivity where employees can thrive. Cognizant is consistently ranked among the top employers worldwide and is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

For more details, visit Cognizant Careers

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the Cognizant career portal by registering and submitting an application for the Product Test Consultant role.

Apply online here: Cognizant Senior Associate Jobs