Job Summary

Test Manager role for an MNC focusing on complex data automation testing across AS400 and Cobol systems in a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel. The role designs plans and manages end to end test activities ensuring quality traceability and robust coverage for automotive and other enterprise platforms while collaborating closely with cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan coordinate and monitor end to end testing activities for data automation solutions across AS400 and Cobol based applications to ensure consistent delivery of high quality releases that align with stakeholder expectations and organizational standards
• Design detailed test strategies and test plans that cover functional integration system and regression testing for data intensive workloads with explicit entry and exit criteria and measurable quality outcomes
• Develop review and optimize automated test suites for data validation and process flows within AS400 and Cobol environments to increase test coverage reduce manual effort and accelerate release cycles




• Define and maintain test data management approaches for complex batch and online processes ensuring availability of accurate masked and reusable data sets that reflect real world usage scenarios
• Coordinate defect triage by analyzing issues raised during test cycles collaborating with development and business teams to prioritize fixes and driving timely resolutions that protect production stability
• Track and report test progress using metrics such as coverage defect trends and execution status while communicating risks and mitigation plans clearly to project stakeholders and management teams
• Collaborate with business analysts and product teams to validate requirements for data automation features ensuring that test conditions and scenarios accurately reflect user journeys and regulatory needs
• Guide test engineers in implementing best practices for automation frameworks on AS400 Cobol stacks including cod

📌 Test Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Chennai