Facets QA / Test Architecture Lead

Facets QA / Test Architecture Lead (Healthcare Payer) Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Job ID: 00068642321 About the role As a Senior Test Architect, you will design and own the end‑to‑end testing architecture for Facets‑based healthcare payer systems, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability across claims processing, integrations, data migrations, and modernization initiatives. 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 This remote position offers flexibility and a commitment to a healthy work‑life balance through wellbeing programs. 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 Annual salary range: $132,000 – $155,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance. Legal work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. This role does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays and 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, veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant