QA Lead/Manager – Healthcare Claims & Membership

Cognizant; Missouri; Remote; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a QA Lead/Manager for Healthcare Claims & Membership. This remote position involves leading QA efforts, collaborating with teams to ensure robust testing strategies, and managing defect tracking. Ideal candidates will bring significant QA experience in the healthcare domain, particularly with API testing. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the healthcare domain with end-to-end testing.
• Strong proficiency in testing methodologies and QA best practices.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of test plans for healthcare claims.
• Oversee automation testing of backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage.

Skills

Testing methodologies

API testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Swagger

Postman

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the role

As a QA Lead/Manager — Healthcare Claims & Membership, you will make an impact by leading quality assurance efforts for healthcare claims and membership applications, ensuring robust testing strategies and team collaboration. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of comprehensive end-to-end test plans and test cases for healthcare claims and membership applications
• Oversee automation testing of backend services, APIs, and data flows
• Validate API endpoints using Swagger and Postman, ensuring accurate request/response formats and business logic
• Guide the execution of TOSCA scripts to validate application functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete test coverage and requirement alignment
• Manage defect tracking using Jira and maintain test documentation in Confluence
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement of QA processes

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 the United States. 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

• 8 years of experience in the healthcare domain with end-to-end testing
• Strong proficiency in testing methodologies and QA best practices
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Swagger and Postman
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for defect tracking and documentation
• Experience in healthcare membership or claims domain
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead QA efforts and mentor team members

These will help you stand out

• Experience with TOSCA automation testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration
• Exposure to performance testing and data validation techniques
• Certification in healthcare IT or QA methodologies
• Passion for improving QA processes and driving innovation

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until October 10th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000 to $112,500 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.

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).

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

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.