Pega Sr. Developer - 706285410

Cognizant; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a hands-on Pega Developer to design, build, and maintain Pega applications including the Smart Claims Engine framework. You will work within healthcare payer operations, focusing on HIPAA-related data models, EDI transactions (835/837), and integration patterns.

The role emphasizes Pega configuration, testing, and collaboration in a remote/ETZ-friendly environment. Prior healthcare/Facets experience and certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on Pega Platform (PRPC) development experience.
• Experience with Pega Automated Testing and testing frameworks.
• Expertise with Facets modules: Claims, Membership, Billing and Provider.
• Knowledge of healthcare payer operations and claims processing workflows.
• Experience in SIT/UAT testing, defect analysis, and issue resolution.
• Proficient in Pega Reporting, Mobility, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Pega applications following best practices.
• Implement class structures, workflows, UI models, and integrations in Pega.
• Collaborate in Agile/SAFe environments and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot defects, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize performance.
• Communicate with stakeholders and work in a hybrid/remote setup.
• Support quality assurance through automated testing and reviews.

Skills

Pega development (PRPC)

Pega testing

PUTF – Pega Unit Testing

Facets modules (Claims, Membership, 1-

EDI 835/837 handling

Job description

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfer support now or in the future.

About the Role

Hands-on Pega developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Pega applications. Hands-on experience with the Pega Smart Claims Engine framework, along with working knowledge of technical architecture, integration patterns, and data models aligned with healthcare industry standards (HIPAA, EDI, 835, 837).

In this role, you will:

• Strong experience developing, configuring, unit testing, and optimizing Pega applications and components, following Pega best practices, design patterns, coding standards, and performance optimization techniques.
• Expertise in implementing Pega class structures, workflow/process flows, UI models, integrations, and reusable assets to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing healthcare solutions.
• Healthcare domain experience is required, with knowledge of healthcare operations; healthcare claims processing experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot defects, perform root cause analysis, and solve complex technical problems using strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments, participating in sprint ceremonies, code reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with distributed/onshore teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, contribute innovative ideas, and work effectively in a hybrid environment.

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 working within the Eastern Time Zone. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. 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

• 5+ years of hands-on Pega Platform (PRPC) development experience, including application design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Strong experience with Pega Automated Testing, Pega Unit Testing Framework (PUTF), test automation, and software quality assurance best practices.
• Expertise in Facets modules including Claims, Membership, Billing, and Provider, with a solid understanding of healthcare payer operations.
• Experience with healthcare claims processing and EDI transactions, including EDI 835 and EDI 837, supporting end-to-end claims lifecycle management.
• Proven experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and regression testing, including defect analysis and resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Pega Reporting, Pega Mobility/Mobile Solutions, integrations, troubleshooting, and automated testing methodologies in enterprise environments.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Pega Certifications:
  • CSA – Certified System Architect (CSA)
  • CSSA – Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)
  • CBA – Certified Business Architect (CBA)
• Experience in healthcare payer environments supporting Facets implementations

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Applications are being accepted through 10/14/2026.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This position also qualifies for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, contingent on performance and applicable plan terms.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits details are current as of the posting date. Cognizant may modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfer support now or in the future.

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