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.
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
