Sr. C++ Software Engineer (Healthcare) - Remote

Cognizant is a leading company in healthcare technology, and they are seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support TriZetto applications. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that address complex healthcare business needs.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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
• 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