Healthcare Data Engineer – Claims Processing

Cognizant is seeking a Healthcare Data Engineer – Claims Processing to implement data processing and transformation logic for healthcare claims transactions. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient data processing and accuracy of large historical claims datasets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement batch processing logic for healthcare claims (837) and remittance (835) data
• Support transformation, ingestion, and handling of large historical claims datasets (e.g., multiple years of claims history)
• Implement data validation, quality checks, and error‑handling processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability
• Optimize data processing performance to meet accelerated POC timelines and delivery milestones
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of data processing and transformation issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure claims data is processed in alignment with business and technical requirements

Requirements:

• Strong SQL and ETL development experience
• Proven experience working with large, complex datasets in batch‑processing environments
• Familiarity with healthcare claims data; experience with X12 transactions (837/835) strongly preferred
• Prior experience implementing data transformation and validation logic
• Experience supporting healthcare payer systems or claims analytics initiatives
• Exposure to claims ingestion, reconciliation, or reporting use cases
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to data quality and performance
• Experience working in fast‑paced POC or delivery‑driven environments