Sr. Test Analyst
Hartford, CT · HybridJob$53–105K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Senior Test Analyst will drive quality engineering initiatives for Selective Insurance through test automation, API validation, database testing, and Agile delivery. The role develops automation solutions and supports enterprise testing initiatives, working with business and technology stakeholders. It is a hybrid position requiring work at the client location in Hartford, Connecticut.
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About the Role
As a Sr. Test Analyst , you will make an impact by driving quality engineering initiatives through test automation, API validation, database testing, and Agile delivery practices. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality automation solutions while supporting enterprise testing initiatives for Selective Insurance.
Location
Hartford, Connecticut .
Work Model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a Hyrbid position requiring associates to work from the client location. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may be subject to change based on project and business requirements.
Work Authorization
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and Selenium .
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Perform end-to-end testing including API and database validation .
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Support Agile teams through in-sprint and regression automation activities.
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Design and enhance automation frameworks to improve efficiency and test coverage.
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Leverage AI-assisted testing approaches to improve quality engineering outcomes.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
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Mentor offshore team members and provide technical guidance on automation best practices.
Required Qualifications
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8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Test Automation.
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Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium .
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Strong programming experience with Java .
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Experience testing RESTful APIs and backend services.
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Experience with database testing and SQL validation.
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Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
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Ability to design scalable test automation frameworks.
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Exposure to Generative AI or AI-assisted testing tools.
Preferred Qualifications
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Insurance domain experience.
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Experience leading offshore QA teams.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Passion for quality engineering and continuous improvement.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or withdrawn.
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 and $104,500 , depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
The salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify salary and benefits at any time, subject to applicable law.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
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401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
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Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Coverage
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Education Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,120 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$53–105K/yr
- Connecticut median$87–165K/yr21 salary ranges
- US median$116–184K/yr666 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $79K, is 40% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($132K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Engineering salary ranges in Connecticut.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Quality Engineering jobs in Connecticut and 1,120 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- RTX Corporation8 open
- Cognizant (this employer)3 open
- CVS Health2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (835 postings).
- Education
- 452 of the 1,120 open Quality Engineering jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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