Senior Test Lead - FACETS Configuration

Senior Test Lead - FACETS Configuration

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Date published Oct 07 2026 Location Durham, NC-555 S Mangum St / United States Job category Technology & Engineering Work model Work from Home

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Test Lead - FACETS Configuration to lead quality assurance activities for a large-scale healthcare payer platform engagement. This role requires strong expertise in FACETS, configuration validation, and end-to-end testing processes, along with proven experience leading testing efforts across complex application landscapes. The ideal candidate will drive test strategy, requirements analysis, test planning, metrics reporting, and stakeholder communications while ensuring high-quality software delivery. This is a client-facing role that requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills within an Agile or enterprise delivery environment.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

 Strong experience working as a Test Lead or Senior QA Analyst in enterprise application testing.

 Hands-on experience with FACETS, preferably within healthcare payer environments.

 Solid understanding of FACETS Configuration and related business processes.

 Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

 Experience in test planning, test strategy creation, test case design, and execution management.

 Experience preparing test metrics, status reports, defect reports, and governance dashboards.

 Strong requirement analysis and stakeholder management skills.

 Excellent communication skills with experience presenting test results and conducting client-facing walkthroughs.

 Strong experience working as a Test Lead or Senior QA Analyst in enterprise application testing.

 Hands-on experience with FACETS, preferably within healthcare payer environments.

 Solid understanding of FACETS Configuration and related business processes.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Consider your transferable experience and unique skills that may bring fresh perspective to the role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 11th , 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000 - $92,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.

As a Senior Test Lead - FACETS Configuration, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring applications meet business and quality standards. You will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and clients to analyze requirements, develop test strategies, review test scenarios and test cases, and communicate test outcomes. Leveraging your expertise in FACETS, configuration testing, SDLC, and STLC processes, you will provide guidance to the QA team, monitor testing progress, and deliver actionable insights through test metrics and governance reporting. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in driving quality initiatives and supporting strategic healthcare technology solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• FACET Knowledge

• Resource should have Configuration Knowledge

• SDLC & STLC Process

• Resource should handle Reports, Requirement analysis, Test Strategy, Test Metrics, Test case development, Test case scenario, Test case walkthrough with clients on Test results.

• Responsible for Creating daily/weekly status, governance, and annual reports to stakeholders to make sure agreed upon customized software solutions are timely delivered while also recommending changes to ensure optimum efficiency through technology innovations.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information 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.

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, state or local laws.

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