Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing

About the Position

About the Role

As a Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing, you will make an impact by leading 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.

In This Role, You Will:

• 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.

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.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 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.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• 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.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500 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.

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

Important Information Before Applying

• Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, today or in the future.
• Reasonable Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job or apply, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
• AI in Our Recruitment Process: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen and evaluate applications efficiently. Our team then reviews the applications and decides who moves to the next step.
• Job Availability: Unless otherwise stated, this position is currently open and we are looking to fill it.
• Language Requirements: We require all candidates to have a basic knowledge of English to facilitate internal communications. For positions in Quebec, the ability to communicate effectively in English is required as you will be providing services to and collaborating with English-speaking stakeholders located outside of the province.
• Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and record will not be reviewed based on race, color, sex, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

Benefits That Make a Difference

Our benefits program is designed with you in mind-so you can enjoy a balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Financial Well-being

We regularly review market data to ensure that compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits go beyond salary and may include retirement plans with matching contributions, financial training, and more.

Physical and Mental Well-being

We encourage you to prioritize your well-being with paid time off, flexible work where possible, health care plans, clinical counseling, our mental health alliance program, and more.

Your Career, Your Way

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

Making a Real Impact

Think about the brands you rely on every day. Chances are, they also rely on us to power their business. Here, you'll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve people's lives around the world.

Your Journey to Cognizant

Here's what you can expect from our recruitment process. Please note that it may vary depending on the role and location. Check our FAQ for more information.

Step 1: Find Your Role and Apply

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Step 2: Chat with a Recruiter

If one of our recruiters determines that you're a good fit for the role, they will contact you to set up a short conversation to better understand your background and skills.

Step 3: Showcase Your Talent

If you and our team want to move forward, you'll meet with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Final 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 make the right decision-but you can count on us to keep you informed.

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Note: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, today or in the future.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future