Sr. C++ Software Engineer (Healthcare) - Remote
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Job description
As a Software Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, testing, and supporting TriZetto applications that enable critical healthcare business operations. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant TriZetto Engineering team and work collaboratively with Product Design, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Quality Assurance, and Customer Support to deliver high-quality software solutions that address complex business needs.
In this role, you will:
- Analyze, design, program, and test TriZetto software applications to support healthcare business operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, enhance existing functionality, and recommend technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain software using C++ as the primary programming language.
- Write and optimize SQL queries to support application logic and data workflows.
- Integrate and maintain messaging solutions using IBM MQ.
- Support front-end enhancements using Angular (as needed).
- Troubleshoot software defects, identify root causes, and implement effective fixes.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure software quality, performance, and maintainability across the application lifecycle.
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 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 and may change based on project, business, or client requirements. We will always be clear about expectations.
Requirements
- Min 10 yrs of strong hands-on experience with C++ (must have).
- Experience with SQL for data manipulation and query development.
- Experience working with IBM MQ or similar messaging technologies.
- Ability to analyze requirements, write clean code, and validate functionality through testing.
- Strong logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
These will help you stand out:
- Experience with Angular for UI enhancement or front-end development.
- Exposure to healthcare payer systems, especially Blues plans.
- Knowledge of TriZetto products, workflows, or healthcare domain architecture.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software engineering best practices., Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits & conditions
$113,000 - $132,000 a year
Paid parental leave, Employee stock purchase plan, Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 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.