Senior C++ Software Engineer - Healthcare Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer - Healthcare Remote to join our dynamic team at Cognizant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, test, and support TriZetto applications that are essential for healthcare business operations. As a valued member of the Cognizant TriZetto Engineering team, you will collaborate with various departments including Product Design, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Quality Assurance, and Customer Support to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet complex business needs.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $113K to $132K based on experience and qualifications.
• Participation in Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan with contributions.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Cognizant is committed to providing a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs. This is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about crafting meaningful solutions, we would love to hear from you!