Senior Facets Technical Consultant

About the role

As a Senior Facets Technical Consultant, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting complex Facets-based solutions that enable scalable, high-quality healthcare platforms. You will be a valued member of a cross-functional delivery team and work collaboratively with product consultants, architects, Dev Ops engineers, and client stakeholders to deliver modern, cloud-enabled Facets implementations.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and support custom Facets components leveraging the core Facets data model, Java, streaming technologies, and cloud platforms
• Lead development and testing for medium to large, complex components, including high-level design (HLD) creation and design reviews
• Analyze impacts to custom interfaces and integrations related to Facets and enterprise transformation programs
• Apply modern Dev Ops and CI/CD practices, including version control, automated builds, testing, and deployments
• Collaborate with onsite teams and clients to gather requirements, provide functional clarifications, and ensure technical feasibility
• Support solution and response teams by contributing to case studies, solution approaches, and implementation strategies
• Identify value-added enhancements to improve existing features and reduce recurring implementation issues
• Guide product specialists and junior team members in translating high-level designs into detailed, scalable solutions

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. 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. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

• Strong hands‑on experience as a Facets Consultant, with deep expertise in core Facets modules such as Claims and Membership/Eligibility
• Approximately 10 years of experience working with Facets core modules in healthcare payer environments
• 5+ years of experience developing custom solutions using Java (Spring Boot), APIs, Oracle, and SQL
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices, including Git Hub or similar version control and automation tools
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with healthcare data models, system integrations, and interface impact analysis
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and distributed teams

• Experience with cloud technologies, containerization, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
• Exposure to Kafka, Python, Unix scripting, logging/monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk), and PostgreSQL
• Hands‑on experience with automation and quality tools such as Sonar, Maven, Nexus, Selenium, and REST‑assured
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot) to improve productivity and delivery quality
• Ability to mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Applicants will be accepted till 3/31/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Applicants may 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 $110K - $128K 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

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you meet the minimum requirements but bring transferable skills or unique experiences that can add value to this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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.