Entry-Level TriZetto Technical Product Consultant

Cognizant; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + 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 is seeking a collaborative software professional to design, develop, and support healthcare software products, aligning with user needs and business goals. You will work with global teams to troubleshoot and continuously improve solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in Mesa, AZ, starting October 2026, contributing to enterprise healthcare platforms and leveraging AI/Copilot tools while expanding the scope of best practices and software quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of Java, Python, SQL.
• Experience with cloud services such as Azure or AWS.
• Interest in Healthcare domain and willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, supporting, and troubleshooting software products.
• Align work with user needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with global project teams.
• Provide technical and functional support as needed.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

.NET

Java

SQL/Oracle

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, 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:

• Product Support (Mesa, AZ) — Provide technical and functional support for enterprise healthcare software products by troubleshooting issues, analyzing application behavior, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. Key skills: AI/Copilot tools, .NET/Java, SQL/Oracle, analytical thinking, troubleshooting, basic cloud concepts (Azure preferred), customer communication, incident management, and documentation.

Location(s)

New hires will be hired to Cognizant offices and/or client locations in Mesa, AZ 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.

If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.

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.