Entry-Level TriZetto Technical Payer Care Product Consultant

Cognizant; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant's TriZetto Product House seeks Associates to design, develop, support, and troubleshoot fully functional healthcare software products. You will align with user needs and business goals while collaborating with global teams across related product areas.

Start date October 2026; relocation to Boston, MA may be required; prior internship or academic cloud experience is valued, with opportunities to grow in payer care solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with Java or .NET, Python, and SQL.
• Experience using cloud services such as Azure or AWS.
• Interest in the Healthcare domain.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and grow best practices and meet deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, supporting, and troubleshooting software products for the healthcare industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet user needs and business goals.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for healthcare software solutions.

Skills

Java/.NET

Python

SQL

Azure

AWS

Healthcare domain

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

About TriZetto Product House

Cognizant is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. TriZetto offers product solutions to the healthcare industry, from streamlining payer processes to automating insurance operations. Our healthcare platforms are increasingly being made agent-ready by design: policy-governed, auditable and built on industry-standard healthcare interoperability protocols.

Position Overview

When you join Cognizant's TriZetto Product House, you will help shape the next generation of healthcare technology. Associates will be responsible for assisting in designing, developing, supporting, and troubleshooting fully functional software products for the healthcare industry, aligned with user needs and business goals.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with preferred majors in: Computer Science, Software Engineering

• Basic knowledge of programming languages — Java or .NET, Python, SQL

• Internship or academic experience using cloud services such as Azure or AWS

• Excited to work in the Healthcare domain

• Self-motivated with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a passion to learn new technologies

• Works to establish and grow best practices and procedures, with a focus on improving the organization's ability to meet deliverables

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams

Technical Practice Areas We're Hiring For (October 2026 Intake)

Candidates will be matched to one of the following technical practice areas based on skills, interview performance, and business needs. Each team sits within the same TriZetto Product House organization, but has its own focus and specific requirements:

• Payer Care Solutions – CAE (Boston, MA) – .NET, C#, and Angular development experience with a Microsoft SQL Server database. Includes mentorship and a multi-month ramp-up period; work spans provider-facing authorization tools (CareAdvance, TTAP), core systems (Facets, QNXT), and value-based benefit programs (VBB).

Location(s)

New hires will be hired to Cognizant offices and/or client locations in Boston, MA where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of these major geographic areas. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.

Start Date

New hires will start in October 2026 . Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associates' diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $65,000 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

Disclaimer

The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits of information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.