Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing

About the Position

Healthcare QA Lead – ACAS Claims Testing

Publicatiedatum: aug. 13 2026

Plaats: Hartford / United States

Functiecategorie: Technology & Engineering

Het model van het werk: Hybrid

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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We Offer

• Annual Salary: $71,100 to $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications.
• 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

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About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a builder of AI solutions and a provider of technology services. We bridge the gap between AI investments and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep knowledge of sectors, processes, and engineering enables us to anchor an organization's unique context in technological systems. These systems enhance human potential, deliver tangible results, and give global enterprises an edge in a rapidly changing world. Discover more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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Additional Employment Information

The information about the compensation is accurate as of the date of this job posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applicants can expect to attend interviews, either in person or via video call. Candidates may also be asked to present a valid government-issued identification (such as an ID card or passport) during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be judged based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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