Job description

About the Role As a Quality Engineering Manager - Travel Domain , you will make an impact by leading functional analysis, API testing strategy, and test automation initiatives across airline reservation and travel distribution platforms. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, development teams, and quality engineering professionals to deliver high-quality business solutions. In This Role, You Will: • Lead functional analysis and quality engineering initiatives for airline reservation and travel distribution systems. • Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into functional and testing solutions. • Define and oversee REST API testing strategies to ensure data integrity and system reliability. • Drive test automation design and implementation using Katalon Studio and industry best practices. • Provide leadership, governance, and quality oversight to ensure successful program delivery across multiple workstreams. Work Model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring work from a client or Cognizant office in Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA . We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on project and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations. What You Need to Have to Be Considered • Strong experience in the Travel and Airline domain. • Deep understanding of airline reservation and travel distribution systems. • Hands-on experience with REST API testing and analysis. • Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Katalon Studio. • Strong analytical, requirement-gathering, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience working directly with business users and translating business needs into functional solutions. These Will Help You Stand Out • Experience with end-to-end testing of airline booking and reservation platforms. • Knowledge of travel industry standards and distribution technologies. • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies. • Experience working in complex enterprise environments. • Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and technology teams. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until September 18,2026. The annual salary for this position is between $83,250– $131,500 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. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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Lead functional analysis and quality engineering initiatives for airline reservation and travel distribution systems.
Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into functional and testing solutions.
Define and oversee REST API testing strategies to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
Drive test automation design and implementation using Katalon Studio and industry best practices.
Provide leadership, governance, and quality oversight to ensure successful program delivery across multiple workstreams.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on project and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
Strong experience in the Travel and Airline domain.
Deep understanding of airline reservation and travel distribution systems.
Hands-on experience with REST API testing and analysis.
Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Katalon Studio.
Strong analytical, requirement-gathering, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working directly with business users and translating business needs into functional solutions.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience with end-to-end testing of airline booking and reservation platforms.
Knowledge of travel industry standards and distribution technologies.
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across business and technology teams.
Applications will be accepted until September 18,2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $83,250– $131,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave