Launch your career with the QA Academy at Cognizant Netcentric!
The Cognizant Netcentric QA Academy is your opportunity to learn from our experts and get ahead.
At QA Academy, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience and comprehensive training in software testing methodologies, automation, and software delivery, all specifically tailored for web projects.
Join us to seamlessly integrate into our QA team, contributing effectively to client projects from day one. This isn't just a training program – it's your gateway to a fulfilling career at Cognizant Netcentric.
Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for.
- Strong organizational skills, tracking test executions, and ability to synthesize the results
- Team player who takes pride in their work
- Ability to work independently
- An open mind which is looking for continuous improvement
- Enthusiasm and empathy
- Strong interest and passion for software testing
- Experience in functional testing
- Basic knowledge of QA methodologies
- Understanding of software development lifecycle
- Ability to create and execute test cases
- Ability to report defects and document findings for further analysis
- Fluent level in English
The Academy program makes sure you…
- Test newly developed software/features, recording any defects or performance issues
- Gain hands-on knowledge of QA methodologies and SDLC
- Gain experience in functional testing
- Learn basic API testing knowledge using Postman
- Learn to use tools like Applitools and BrowserStack
- Learn the basics of automation
- Use Issue & Project tracking tools (like JIRA)
- Document, prioritize, and resolve bugs
- Learn how to work in an agile environment
Here’s what you can expect from the four-week Cognizant Netcentric Academy program:
First week: onboarding, health & safety, ‘getting things done’ training
Second and third week: technical training
Fourth week: shadow sessions
When you’ve completed the Academy, you’re all set to start on your first project with us.