Facets QA / Test Architecture Lead
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 00068642322
Job Title: Facets QA / Test Architecture Lead (Healthcare Payer)
About the role
As a Senior Test Architect, you will make an impact by designing and owning the end-to-end testing architecture for Facets-based healthcare payer systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability across complex claims processing, integrations, data migrations, and modernization initiatives. You will be a valued member of the delivery leadership team, working closely with Solution Architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
This is a remote position, open to qualified applicants.
In this role, you will:
Design and own the end-to-end Facets test architecture, covering functional, integration, automation, batch, API, and data migration testing
Define testing approaches for key Facets modules, including Claims Adjudication, Membership, Billing, Provider, and EAM
Establish robust integration- and batch-oriented testing strategies for inbound and outbound Facets interfaces across upstream and downstream systems
Define and govern test data management strategies, including synthetic data creation, masked production data usage, and high-volume data validation
Lead test automation strategy and framework selection aligned to Facets UI, batch processing, APIs, and integration layers
Collaborate closely with Solution Architects and technical teams to ensure testability of Facets configurations, customizations, and integrations
Provide architectural guidance on performance, scalability, regression, and non-functional testing strategies
Act as the technical authority for complex defect analysis, cross-system issues, and root-cause investigations
Ensure testing strategies align with healthcare regulatory requirements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and payer-specific standards
Support cloud, CI/CD, and modernization initiatives by integrating test architecture into automated delivery pipelines
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position. Regardless of location, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project or client needs. We will always be transparent about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
10-12+ years of overall testing experience, including 7-9+ years in healthcare payer systems
5+ years of experience designing and leading Facets testing architectures
Deep understanding of Facets modules, claims processing, integrations, and batch-oriented workflows
Strong experience across test automation, test data management, and large-scale system testing
Proven ability to provide technical leadership across complex, multi-stream delivery environments
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting cloud migrations and CI/CD-driven test automation
Exposure to AI-enabled testing, analytics, or intelligent test design
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and executive-level stakeholder communication
Prior experience working in large-scale payer transformation or modernization programs
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applicants will be accepted till 5/25/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $132K-$155K 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.
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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!
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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.
