Pega Sr. Developer - 70628549

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a hands-on Pega developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality Pega applications within healthcare. Experience with the Pega Smart Claims Engine, HIPAA standards, and EDI 835/837 is highly valued, with a preference for claims processing knowledge.

The role supports a remote position within the Eastern Time Zone, collaborating across distributed teams. Applicants should have 5+ years of Pega development and strong testing expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on Pega Platform (PRPC) development experience.
• Strong experience with Pega Automated Testing, Pega Unit Testing Framework (PUTF), test automation, and QA best practices.
• Expertise in Facets modules including Claims, Membership, Billing, and Provider for healthcare payer operations.
• Experience with healthcare claims processing and EDI transactions, including EDI 835 and EDI 837.
• Proven experience supporting SIT, UAT, and regression testing, including defect analysis and resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Pega Reporting, Mobility, integrations, troubleshooting, and automated testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality Pega applications.
• Develop and optimize Pega components per best practices and performance targets.
• Troubleshoot defects, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex issues.
• Work in Agile/SAFe environments with distributed/onshore teams.
• Communicate with stakeholders and adapt to new technologies in a hybrid setup.

Skills

Pega PRPC

Pega Testing

EDI 835/837

Healthcare Claims

Agile/SAFe

SIT/UAT Testing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Pega Studio

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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