Test Analyst
Cognizant
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Type: Full-Time Arrangement: On-Site
3 - 7 Yrs800000 - 1500000(Annually)
Posted: 25 Sept 2026
Job Description
Job Summary
A Functional testing associate is responsible for validating software applications to ensure they meet business requirements and function as expected.
Responsibilities
Test Strategy and Leadership
- Define and own the overall test strategy for firmware and WiFi features
- Lead and mentor a team of embedded and test engineers providing technical guidance and review
- Collaborate with firmware, hardware, cloud, mobile app, and product teams to ensure quality at every stage of development
- Drive test planning, estimation, risk analysis, and defect triage for multiple product releases
Firmware Testing
- Plan and execute functional, integration, regression, and system testing
- Validate WiFi device models such as WiFi 5, 6, and 7
- Network Switch Testing and Configurations
- WiFi Feature validations such as RADIUS, Sizing of GREs, Auth sessions, AAA, Load, QoS, Catalog, DC mapping, Failovers, SCPS, Adaptation
Automation and Tooling
- Drive test automation using Python scripting frameworks and CI pipelines
- Experience with WIFI Testing Chambers
- Use and guide the team on debugging tools Analyzers, Wireshark
- Define and track quality metrics: defect leakage, pass rate, stability KPIs
A Functional testing associate is responsible for validating software applications to ensure they meet business requirements and function as expected.
Responsibilities
Test Strategy and Leadership
- Define and own the overall test strategy for firmware and WiFi features
- Lead and mentor a team of embedded and test engineers providing technical guidance and review
- Collaborate with firmware, hardware, cloud, mobile app, and product teams to ensure quality at every stage of development
- Drive test planning, estimation, risk analysis, and defect triage for multiple product releases
Firmware Testing
- Plan and execute functional, integration, regression, and system testing
- Validate WiFi device models such as WiFi 5, 6, and 7
- Network Switch Testing and Configurations
- WiFi Feature validations such as RADIUS, Sizing of GREs, Auth sessions, AAA, Load, QoS, Catalog, DC mapping, Failovers, SCPS, Adaptation
Automation and Tooling
- Drive test automation using Python scripting frameworks and CI pipelines
- Experience with WIFI Testing Chambers
- Use and guide the team on debugging tools Analyzers, Wireshark
- Define and track quality metrics: defect leakage, pass rate, stability KPIs
Required Qualifications
- Firmware testing
- WiFi testing (WiFi 5, 6, 7)
- Network switch testing
- WiFi feature validation (RADIUS, GRE, Auth, AAA, Load, QoS)
- Python scripting for automation
- Test automation frameworks
- Debugging tools (Wireshark)
- Test strategy and planning
- Defect triage
- Quality metrics tracking
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with WiFi testing chambers
- CI/CD pipeline integration
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Embedded systems knowledge
- Cloud and mobile app testing
Skills Required
Functional testingIntegration testingRegression testingSystem testingWiFi 5WiFi 6WiFi 7RADIUSGREAuthenticationAAALoad testingQoSPythonTest automationCI/CDWiresharkDebuggingTest strategyLeadership