Remote QNXT Tech Lead - Healthcare Payer Solutions

Cognizant; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a QNXT Technical Manager to lead technical delivery and governance for healthcare payer solutions on a fully remote basis in the United States. The role focuses on QNXT modules, integrations, and high-performing production support for critical payer operations.

You will oversee release and environment governance, mentor technical consultants, and partner with client teams to design scalable, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8+ years of healthcare payer technology, consulting, implementation, or production support experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on QNXT technical experience supporting healthcare payer operations.
• Strong expertise with QNXT Claims Processing, Benefits Configuration, Workflow Engine (WFE), Batch Processing, and System Integrations.
• Experience supporting HIPAA EDI transactions including 837, 834, 820, and 27X transaction sets.
• Advanced SQL and database analysis skills with experience troubleshooting complex production issues.
• Deep understanding of QNXT Schema, architecture, data structures, and system dependencies.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing client-facing consulting engagements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical delivery for QNXT consulting, implementation, enhancement, and support engagements.
• Provide technical leadership across QNXT Claims, Benefits Configuration, Workflow Engine, Batch Processing, Interfaces, and Integrations.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues impacting claims processing, membership, provider, and benefit operations.
• Oversee release management, environment governance, technical change management, and production support activities.
• Partner with client business and IT teams to design scalable solutions that align with operational and strategic objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical consultants while promoting QNXT best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, and compliance requirements to ensure successful project delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

QNXT technical experience

SQL

HIPAA EDI

System Integrations

Workflow Engine (WFE)

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a QNXT Technical Manager to lead technical delivery and governance for healthcare payer solutions on a fully remote basis in the United States. The role focuses on QNXT modules, integrations, and high-performing production support for critical payer operations.

You will oversee release and environment governance, mentor technical consultants, and partner with client teams to design scalable, compliant solutions.