Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing

About the Position

Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing

We are seeking a Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing to lead end-to-end testing efforts for healthcare claims applications, ensuring high-quality delivery across business-critical claims processing and adjudication workflows. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review business requirements, BRDs, and functional specifications to develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities, including test scenario creation, test execution, defect tracking, and validation.
• Support requirement reviews and identify testing impacts, risks, and dependencies early in the project lifecycle.
• Validate claims processing and adjudication workflows across healthcare applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Facilitate defect triage meetings, manage defect resolution activities, and provide regular testing status updates to stakeholders.
• Define test scope, assumptions, risks, and dependencies for project releases.
• Collaborate with business, development, and project teams to ensure successful delivery and quality outcomes.

Requirements

• 9+ years of strong experience in the healthcare payer domain.
• Hands-on experience with Healthcare Plan Sponsor programs and processes.
• Experience testing the ACAS application and healthcare claims systems.
• Knowledge of ClaimsXten (CXT) and related claims-editing platforms.
• Proven experience reviewing business requirements, creating test scenarios, and executing end-to-end testing.
• Strong understanding of healthcare claims processing and claims adjudication workflows.
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and test execution approaches.
• Experience with defect management and stakeholder communication.
• Strong SQL and Jira experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automation testing frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Exposure to test automation initiatives within healthcare payer organizations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salary between $71,100 to $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications.
• Eligibility for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance.
• 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.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Hartford, CT or Dallas, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a technology services and AI solutions developer. We bridge the gap between AI investments and real business value, developing end-to-end AI solutions for our clients. With our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise, we integrate the specific needs of businesses into technology systems. This unlocks human potential, delivers tangible results, and secures the competitive edge for global companies in a rapidly changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Note: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered or rejected based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Benefits to Help You Thrive

Our benefits program is tailored to you, so you can lead a fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

Financial Security

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Our benefits go beyond salary and can include retirement plans, financial education, and more.

Physical and Mental Health

We empower you to put your well-being first-through paid time off, flexible work models where possible, health benefits, counseling, our Mental Health Allyship Program, and more.

Your Career, Your Path

With over 350,000 positions at Cognizant, you have the opportunity to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and build the skills you need to advance your career.

Real-World Impact

Think of the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to power their business. Here, you turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your Journey to Cognizant

Here’s what to expect during our hiring process. Please note that this may vary by role and location. Visit our FAQs for more information.

Step 1: Apply for the Right Role

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Step 2: Connect with Your Recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a match, they’ll schedule a brief introductory call to learn more about you and how your experience and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Showcase Your Skills

If you and our team decide to move forward, you’ll engage with our hiring team. Some roles may require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Time for Decision

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time as we want to find the right fit for you and for us-but you can trust that we’ll keep you updated along the way.

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