Senior Test Analyst – Healthcare PBM Platforms

About the role

As a Senior Test Analyst – Healthcare PBM Platforms
, you will make an impact by driving end-to-end quality assurance strategy and execution for complex Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) platforms, ensuring reliable, compliant, and high-quality technology solutions that support patient and provider outcomes.

You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering and Assurance team, working closely with product owners, architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and high-performing healthcare solutions.

• Lead end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution for complex PBM applications, ensuring timely and high-quality releases
• Coordinate Agile testing activities across squads and sprints, maintaining traceability from requirements to test coverage and defect resolution using Jira and Test Rail
• Define and optimize test strategies, plans, and governance frameworks, aligning with regulatory requirements and business priorities
• Oversee functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for core PBM workflows such as eligibility, formulary, claims adjudication, and member services
• Drive API and REST interface testing to ensure reliable integration across healthcare platforms and partner systems

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position and open to qualified applicants in Irving, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, including leading testing efforts for enterprise Healthcare or PBM platforms
• Strong expertise in RxClaim (AS400), EZQuery, and EZTest, with hands‑on experience in healthcare ecosystems
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end QA lifecycle, including test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting
• Experience managing Agile testing delivery using tools such as Jira and Test Rail
• Strong understanding of PBM workflows including eligibility, formulary, claims adjudication, and member services
• Hands‑on experience with API and REST services testing
• Solid experience in test metrics, quality governance, defect management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and influence quality early in the software development lifecycle
• Experience in risk management, regulatory alignment, and quality assurance controls
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

• Experience driving large‑scale program delivery, including ownership of timelines, quality, and KPIs
• Strong exposure to test automation strategies, reusable test frameworks, and regression optimization
• Proficiency in SQL testing and advanced API validation techniques
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Experience leading QA transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills with a focus on delivering business value
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive‑level reporting

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 don’t meet every requirement listed. If you bring transferable skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to $92,500, 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

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.