Test Lead/Manager – (US Healthcare Clinical/Claims)

Cognizant; Halifax; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits program

Job summary

Cognizant seeks an experienced Test Lead/Manager to shape the end-to-end quality strategy for Clinical and Claims platforms in the US Healthcare space. You will drive testing, defect triage, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring complex workflows meet regulatory standards.

Lead the team, report metrics, and champion continuous improvement while aligning with project needs and governance. This remote Canada opportunity supports work-life balance and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Test Lead or Manager.
• Strong hands-on experience with qTest for test case management, execution tracking, and reporting.
• Solid Healthcare – Clinical and/or Claims domain knowledge (claims adjudication, EDI, clinical workflows).
• Proven experience managing test teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test planning, strategy, and execution for Clinical and Claims apps.
• Manage test cycles, defect triage, and release readiness using qTest.
• Coordinate with development, BAs, and product owners for test coverage.
• Mentor and manage a team of QA engineers/testers.
• Report on test progress, quality metrics, and risk areas to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory and quality standards during testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and practices.

Skills

qTest

Healthcare domain

Test leadership

QA methodologies

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

qTest

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead/Manager to drive the end-to-end quality strategy for Clinical and Claims platforms for US Healthcare client. In this role, you will manage end-to-end testing, driving test strategy, defect triage and cross-functional collaboration, and ensure complex healthcare workflows—including claims adjudication and EDI transactions—meet strict regulatory compliance standards.

In this role, you will

• Lead end-to-end test planning, strategy, and execution for Clinical and Claims applications.
• Manage test cycles, defect triage, and release readiness using qTest.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (development, business analysts, product owners) to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Mentor and manage a team of QA engineers/testers.
• Report on test progress, quality metrics, and risk areas to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory and quality standards during testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and practices.

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 in Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Note:

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:

• 10+ years of experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager.
• Strong hands-on experience with qTest (test case management, execution tracking, reporting).
• Solid domain knowledge of Healthcare – Clinical and/or Claims functional areas (e.g., claims adjudication, EDI transactions, clinical workflows, member/provider data).
• Proven experience managing test teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.

These will help you stand out

• Prior experience working with US Healthcare.
• Exposure to test automation frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with AI-driven testing processes or AI-assisted QA tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail in complex healthcare data flows.

Total compensation:

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 80,000 - 110,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.