Senior QA Engineer – Healthcare

About the role

As a Senior QA Engineer – Healthcare, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of healthcare payer applications supporting Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace programs. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business analysts, product owners, developers, and integration teams to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions.

Execute end-to-end testing for healthcare payer applications supporting Member Enrollment, Claims, Clinical, and EDI processes.

Validate business workflows across Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace (ACA) lines of business, ensuring accurate processing and compliance.

Perform backend data validation using complex SQL queries and database testing techniques.

Validate APIs, interfaces, and integrations with downstream systems including Call Center, Clinical Applications, and Appeals & Grievances platforms.

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using Tosca, Selenium, and related automation technologies.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position open to qualified applicants within 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. 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.

6+ years of Quality Assurance and Software Testing experience with significant exposure to the U.S. Healthcare Payer domain.

Strong knowledge of Healthcare Lines of Business including Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace (ACA).

Hands-on experience testing Member Enrollment processes including eligibility, enrollment, and disenrollment.

Experience testing healthcare claims processing, including adjudication, pricing, and adjustments.

Exposure to clinical workflows and systems including utilization management, care management, and clinical review.

Strong understanding of healthcare EDI transactions such as 834, 835, 837, 820, 270/271, and 276/277.

Proficiency in writing and executing complex SQL queries for backend data validation across databases such as Oracle, MongoDB, or similar platforms.

Strong API testing experience using Postman, SoapUI, REST Assured, or similar tools.

Hands-on experience with test automation tools including Tosca (Tricentis) and Selenium with Type Script or similar programming languages.

Experience working with Healthcare Payer platforms such as Facets, QNXT, Health Rules, or similar systems.

Experience testing cloud-based healthcare applications and integrations.

Knowledge of Agile, Dev Ops, and CI/CD testing practices.

Experience with healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements.

Exposure to test automation framework design and implementation.

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

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.