About the role
As a Performance Test Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of healthcare payer platforms, with a strong focus on TriZetto Facets applications. You will be a valued member of the quality engineering team, working collaboratively with development, business, and client stakeholders to deliver high-performing healthcare solutions during modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
In this role, you will:
Analyze performance requirements and design performance test scenarios for Facets UI, batch processing, and integration workflows.
Develop and execute performance test scripts aligned with approved test strategies and test plans.
Conduct performance testing for in-scope functional, batch, and interface requirements.
Coordinate with project stakeholders through internal and customer review meetings to communicate testing progress and outcomes.
Lead defect triage discussions with development and business teams to drive timely resolution.
Publish regular performance test status reports, test summaries, defect metrics, and test sign-off documentation.
Support healthcare platform modernization initiatives, including cloud migrations and large-scale data processing validation.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position. 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
4–6 years of experience in automation and performance testing.
2–4+ years of experience working in healthcare payer systems.
3–5+ years of hands-on performance testing experience with TriZetto Facets applications.
Strong experience testing UI, batch processing, and system integrations.
Experience participating in defect triage, reporting, and cross-team collaboration.
Solid understanding of healthcare business workflows and system performance expectations.
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting cloud migration or platform modernization programs.
Knowledge of healthcare data volumes, batch processing windows, and performance constraints.
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present testing progress and results.
A proactive approach to identifying performance risks and optimization opportunities.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applicants will be accepted till 05/30/2026
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 $110K - $125K 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
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.