Healthcare Data Engineer – Claims Processing
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 00068642181
Job Title: Healthcare Data Engineer – Claims Processing
About the role
As a Healthcare Data Engineer – Claims Processing, you will make an impact by implementing data processing and transformation logic for healthcare claims transactions and large volumes of historical claims data within a batch‑oriented Proof of Concept (POC) environment. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with claims, integration, and analytics stakeholders to ensure accurate, efficient, and performant data processing.
This is a remote position, open to qualified applicants.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement batch processing logic for healthcare claims (837) and remittance (835) data
- Support transformation, ingestion, and handling of large historical claims datasets (e.g., multiple years of claims history)
- Implement data validation, quality checks, and error‑handling processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability
- Optimize data processing performance to meet accelerated POC timelines and delivery milestones
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of data processing and transformation issues
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure claims data is processed in alignment with business and technical requirements
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
- Strong SQL and ETL development experience
- Proven experience working with large, complex datasets in batch‑processing environments
- Familiarity with healthcare claims data; experience with X12 transactions (837/835) strongly preferred
- Prior experience implementing data transformation and validation logic
These will help you stand out
- Experience supporting healthcare payer systems or claims analytics initiatives
- Exposure to claims ingestion, reconciliation, or reporting use cases
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to data quality and performance
- Experience working in fast‑paced POC or delivery‑driven environments
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 $113K-$132K 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.
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