Senior Systems Integration (SI) Consultant, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

About the role

As a Senior Systems Integration (SI) Consultant, you will make an impact by supporting large-scale healthcare payer transformation and modernization initiatives. You will work closely with business and technology teams to deliver integration, migration, and implementation solutions across core healthcare payer platforms and operational domains.

In this role, you will leverage your healthcare payer expertise, systems integration experience, and technical capabilities to support strategic programs involving Claims, Enrollment, Billing, Finance, Provider, and Member Operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex enterprise transformations while helping clients improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.

In this role, you will:
Analyze, design, and implement healthcare payer system integrations across multiple applications and platforms.
Support migration and modernization initiatives, including data conversion and transformation activities involving SQL Server and Oracle environments.
Develop, maintain, and optimize Oracle PL/SQL solutions, data integration components, and database processes.
Partner with business, functional, and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
Participate in system integration testing, defect resolution, deployment activities, and production support.
Support end-to-end healthcare payer business processes including Claims, Enrollment, Provider Management, Billing, Finance, and Member Operations.
Collaborate across multiple project workstreams to ensure successful delivery of integration and transformation initiatives.
Contribute to solution architecture discussions, technical reviews, and implementation best practices.
Perform data analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations to resolve complex integration challenges.
Support API, interface, batch processing, and data migration solutions within enterprise healthcare environments.
Work model

Remote

We strive to offer flexibility wherever possible. This position is designated as remote based on current business requirements. Working arrangements may evolve based on project, client, or business needs.

Regardless of location, we are committed to supporting collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance through our inclusive and flexible work environment.

What you need to have to be considered
6+ years of experience supporting healthcare payer technology, systems integration, or platform implementation initiatives.
Strong healthcare payer domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Claims Processing
Member Enrollment
Provider Management
Billing and Premium Administration
Finance and Reconciliation
Care Management
Customer Service Operations
Hands-on experience with Oracle PL/SQL development and database programming.
Strong SQL development, data analysis, and database troubleshooting skills.
Experience reviewing and supporting legacy SQL Server applications and codebases.
Experience with large-scale systems integration, migration, or modernization programs.
Strong understanding of interfaces, APIs, batch processes, ETL, and data migration concepts.
Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, developers, architects, testers, and project teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with healthcare payer platforms such as:
Facets
QNXT
HealthRules
NASCO
Other core payer administration platforms
Experience supporting healthcare platform modernization or migration initiatives.
Enterprise Manager (EM) experience.
Experience working with Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare organizations.
Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and practices.
Experience supporting cloud migration or digital transformation programs.
Prior involvement in large-scale healthcare payer transformation initiatives.
Ideal candidate profile

The successful candidate will bring a combination of:

Deep healthcare payer domain expertise.
Strong systems integration experience.
Oracle PL/SQL and SQL technical proficiency.
Ability to learn new healthcare platforms and technologies quickly.
Experience supporting claims, enrollment, provider, billing, finance, and member-facing operations.
Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills.
A consultative mindset focused on delivering business value and operational excellence.
Alternative backgrounds we welcome

We're interested in professionals with transferable healthcare payer experience, including:

Healthcare Full Stack Developers with payer platform experience.
Healthcare Business Analysts with expertise in claims, enrollment, provider, or billing operations.
Healthcare QA/Test Analysts with healthcare integration and UAT testing experience.
Professionals with exposure to Facets, QNXT, or other payer administration systems.
Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

Oracle Database Certifications
Oracle PL/SQL Certifications
Agile Certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent)
Healthcare Industry Certifications
Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Facets, QNXT, or other healthcare platform certifications

Applicants will be accepted till 10/30/2026

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 $99K - $114K 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.

Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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