What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As a Test Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the accuracy, performance, and compliance of core healthcare payer systems through comprehensive testing of claims, membership, billing, and provider configurations. You will be a valued member of a cross‑functional delivery team and work closely with QA leads, business analysts, developers, and integration teams to support high‑quality healthcare solutions.
In This Role, You Will
Execute functional testing across Facets modules including Membership, Claims, Billing, Provider, and Product configuration
Validate end‑to‑end claims processing, including pricing logic, edits, accumulators, adjudication rules, and benefit structures
Perform integration and system testing across Facets, downstream applications, and data warehouse platforms
Execute and validate EDI transactions such as 834 (Enrollment), 837 (Claims), and 835 (Payments)
Support data migration and reconciliation testing for membership, provider, and claims data to ensure accuracy and completeness
Log, track, and manage defects using tools such as ALM and Jira, ensuring proper traceability, prioritization, retesting, and closure
Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles by supporting business users with execution, defect analysis, and resolution
Validate data integrity across inbound and outbound interfaces, batch processing jobs, and regulatory reporting processes
Work model
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.
What you need to have to be considered
6–8 years of overall testing experience, with 2–4 years of hands‑on Facets testing in a healthcare payer environment
Strong experience analyzing business requirements, configuration documents, and design specifications to create Facets‑specific test scenarios and detailed test cases
Proven experience validating end‑to‑end healthcare claims processing and benefit configurations
Solid understanding of healthcare domain concepts, payer workflows, and regulatory requirements
Hands‑on experience with defect management tools such as ALM and Jira
Ability to collaborate effectively with QA leads, developers, business analysts, and integration teams to clarify requirements and resolve defects
These will help you stand out
Experience with large‑scale data migration and reconciliation testing in healthcare systems
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA EDI transactions and interface testing
Prior experience supporting UAT cycles with business stakeholders
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills in cross‑functional environments
Salary And Other Compensation
Applicants will be accepted till 05/30/2026
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 $90K - $105K 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.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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 only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
As a Test Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the accuracy, performance, and compliance of core healthcare payer systems through comprehensive testing of claims, membership, billing, and provider configurations. You will be a valued member of a cross‑functional delivery team and work closely with QA leads, business analysts, developers, and integration teams to support high‑quality healthcare solutions.
In This Role, You Will
Execute functional testing across Facets modules including Membership, Claims, Billing, Provider, and Product configuration
Validate end‑to‑end claims processing, including pricing logic, edits, accumulators, adjudication rules, and benefit structures
Perform integration and system testing across Facets, downstream applications, and data warehouse platforms
Execute and validate EDI transactions such as 834 (Enrollment), 837 (Claims), and 835 (Payments)
Support data migration and reconciliation testing for membership, provider, and claims data to ensure accuracy and completeness
Log, track, and manage defects using tools such as ALM and Jira, ensuring proper traceability, prioritization, retesting, and closure
Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles by supporting business users with execution, defect analysis, and resolution
Validate data integrity across inbound and outbound interfaces, batch processing jobs, and regulatory reporting processes
Work model
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.
What you need to have to be considered
6–8 years of overall testing experience, with 2–4 years of hands‑on Facets testing in a healthcare payer environment
Strong experience analyzing business requirements, configuration documents, and design specifications to create Facets‑specific test scenarios and detailed test cases
Proven experience validating end‑to‑end healthcare claims processing and benefit configurations
Solid understanding of healthcare domain concepts, payer workflows, and regulatory requirements
Hands‑on experience with defect management tools such as ALM and Jira
Ability to collaborate effectively with QA leads, developers, business analysts, and integration teams to clarify requirements and resolve defects
These will help you stand out
Experience with large‑scale data migration and reconciliation testing in healthcare systems
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA EDI transactions and interface testing
Prior experience supporting UAT cycles with business stakeholders
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills in cross‑functional environments
Salary And Other Compensation
Applicants will be accepted till 05/30/2026
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 $90K - $105K 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.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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 only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000