Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a company focused on delivering high-quality technology solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Test Analyst for Healthcare PBM Platforms. In this role, you will drive end-to-end quality assurance strategy and execution for complex Pharmacy Benefit Management platforms, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure reliable and compliant healthcare solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution for complex PBM applications, ensuring timely and high-quality releases
- Coordinate Agile testing activities across squads and sprints, maintaining traceability from requirements to test coverage and defect resolution using Jira and TestRail
- Define and optimize test strategies, plans, and governance frameworks, aligning with regulatory requirements and business priorities
- Oversee functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for core PBM workflows such as eligibility, formulary, claims adjudication, and member services
- Drive API and REST interface testing to ensure reliable integration across healthcare platforms and partner systems
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in software testing, including leading testing efforts for enterprise Healthcare or PBM platforms
- Strong expertise in RxClaim (AS400), EZQuery, and EZTest, with hands-on experience in healthcare ecosystems
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end QA lifecycle, including test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting
- Experience managing Agile testing delivery using tools such as Jira and TestRail
- Strong understanding of PBM workflows including eligibility, formulary, claims adjudication, and member services
- Hands-on experience with API and REST services testing
- Solid experience in test metrics, quality governance, defect management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence quality early in the software development lifecycle
- Experience in risk management, regulatory alignment, and quality assurance controls
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Experience driving large-scale program delivery, including ownership of timelines, quality, and KPIs
- Strong exposure to test automation strategies, reusable test frameworks, and regression optimization
- Proficiency in SQL testing and advanced API validation techniques
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Experience leading QA transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills with a focus on delivering business value
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive-level reporting
Benefits
- Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
- 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
Company Overview
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cognizant.com.