Cigniti Technologies

1. Application and resume screening

Candidates typically apply through Jobaaj or the Cigniti careers page, and recruiters shortlist profiles based on relevant testing, QA, or software development experience for the open role. Academic projects or internships involving testing tools or scripting languages are usually viewed favourably at this stage.

2. Online assessment

Candidates typically take an online test covering logical reasoning, basic programming, and testing concepts such as test-case design and defect life cycle. The assessment is usually timed and completed within about 45-60 minutes.

3. Technical interview (first round)

A senior QA engineer assesses manual and automation testing fundamentals, scripting skills, and familiarity with testing tools relevant to the role. Candidates are often asked to walk through a testing approach for a sample application.

4. Technical interview (second round)

A technical lead evaluates depth in test automation frameworks, performance or security testing exposure, and problem-solving in real project scenarios for experienced candidates. This round often includes a discussion of how the candidate has handled testing under tight release timelines.

5. Managerial round

A hiring manager assesses ownership, communication with development and client teams, and readiness to work in a specialised QA services environment. The discussion typically covers how the candidate balances quality goals with project deadlines.

6. HR interview and offer

The final round covers compensation, location, and joining timelines, followed by an offer letter. HR also typically outlines training opportunities and career progression paths within the quality engineering practice.

Cigniti Technologies' interview process typically has four to five rounds for most QA and engineering roles, with an additional technical round for senior automation or performance testing positions.

Round 1: Online assessment

A 45-60 minute online test typically covers logical reasoning, basic programming, and core software testing concepts for technical roles.

• Test-case design and defect life cycle questions
• Basic programming or scripting problems
• Aptitude and logical reasoning questions

Round 2: Technical interview

A senior QA engineer conducts a 45-60 minute discussion on manual testing concepts, automation scripting, and relevant project experience.

• Writing test cases for a given feature or requirement
• Explaining an automation framework you have used
• Debugging a failing automated test script

Round 3: Advanced technical round

For experienced candidates, a technical lead evaluates depth in automation, performance, or security testing, along with awareness of CI/CD integration for test pipelines.

• Designing a test strategy for a new application
• Handling flaky or unreliable automated tests
• Integrating automated tests into a build pipeline

Round 4: Managerial and HR round

A hiring manager and HR representative assess team fit, compensation expectations, and joining timelines, typically over 20-30 minutes.

• Salary expectations and current notice period
• Long-term interest in quality engineering and testing
• Comfort working with client and delivery teams