Sr. QNXT Configuration Specialist

Job Title:

Sr. Product Specialist — QNXT Configuration (Remote)

As a Sr. Product Specialist , you will make an impact by configuring and maintaining QNXT systems to support provider contracts, benefits, and fee schedules. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with Medicaid and Medicare requirements.

• Analyze, design, and build QNXT configuration requirements for provider contracts, benefits, fee schedules, and service groups.
• Configure QNXT for new implementations and maintain existing plans.
• Conduct requirements discovery sessions with clients and clarify gaps.
• Interpret paper contracts for reimbursement and troubleshooting, claim pending issues.
• Create detailed technical design documents and perform unit testing.
• Participate in system/integration testing and support user acceptance testing.
• Resolve application defects, implement enhancements, and provide post-production support.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and client requirements.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience configuring QNXT systems (benefits/contracts).
• Ability to create and maintain provider contracts, benefits, service groups, fee tables, and policy administration.
• Experience building solutions for Medicaid QNXT benefit configuration matrix.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for claim pend issues and configuration validation.
• Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare programs.

• Experience with QNXT configuration for multiple state implementations.
• Ability to perform back-end queries and validate configuration against claim processing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to advise clients on configuration decisions.
• Knowledge of QA, release management, and Agile methodologies.

Applicants will be accepted till 12/18/2025

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*

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $113K-$120K 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.

• 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

The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.