Remote Healthcare Engineer Jobs
Remote Healthcare Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in health technology, medical device development, digital health, and clinical informatics, at companies ranging from remote-first health tech startups to distributed teams at large healthcare systems and enterprise software firms. Employers hiring remotely right now include Syska Hennessy, VetsEZ, and Check Point Software Technologies. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the role
As a Senior Healthcare QA Engineer – Payer/ Claims, you will help ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of healthcare payer claims-processing applications and integrations. You will work closely with business, development, and quality engineering teams to validate complex claims workflows, EDI/X12 transactions, backend data, and downstream claim outcomes.
In this role, you will
Analyze healthcare claims requirements, user stories, and business rules to develop comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across healthcare payer claims-processing workflows.
Validate the claims lifecycle, including pre-adjudication logic, business validations, claim edits, rejects, pend scenarios, and downstream claim outcomes.
Perform EDI/X12 transaction testing with a strong focus on 837 Professional (837P) and 837 Institutional (837I) transactions and related healthcare claims interfaces.
Perform SQL and database validation, data analysis, reconciliation, and test-data preparation to support test execution.
Conduct API and integration testing to validate accurate data exchange between upstream and downstream applications.
Investigate defects, perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with development teams, and drive issues through resolution and closure.
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, or similar automation frameworks, while leveraging AI-assisted testing techniques where applicable.
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 through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of software testing experience within Healthcare Payer claims-processing environments.
Strong hands-on experience testing Healthcare Payer claims applications and workflows.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end claims’ lifecycle, including pre-adjudication, business validations, claim edits, rejects, pend processing, and downstream claim outcomes.
Hands-on experience testing EDI/X12 healthcare claims transactions, particularly 837P and 837I.
Strong SQL and database-testing skills, including backend data validation, reconciliation, and test-data preparation.
Experience creating and executing functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for complex claims-processing workflows.
These will help you stand out
Knowledge of PEGA-based healthcare solutions.
Experience with API and integration testing using modern testing tools and methodologies.
Hands-on automation experience using Selenium, Playwright, or similar test-automation frameworks.
Experience using AI-powered testing tools or GenAI capabilities for test-case generation, test optimization, automation acceleration, defect prediction, or other quality-engineering activities.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000 to $110,000 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
- 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
About the role
As a Senior Healthcare QA Engineer – Payer/ Claims, you will help ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of healthcare payer claims-processing applications and integrations. You will work closely with business, development, and quality engineering teams to validate complex claims workflows, EDI/X12 transactions, backend data, and downstream claim outcomes.
In this role, you will
Analyze healthcare claims requirements, user stories, and business rules to develop comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across healthcare payer claims-processing workflows.
Validate the claims lifecycle, including pre-adjudication logic, business validations, claim edits, rejects, pend scenarios, and downstream claim outcomes.
Perform EDI/X12 transaction testing with a strong focus on 837 Professional (837P) and 837 Institutional (837I) transactions and related healthcare claims interfaces.
Perform SQL and database validation, data analysis, reconciliation, and test-data preparation to support test execution.
Conduct API and integration testing to validate accurate data exchange between upstream and downstream applications.
Investigate defects, perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with development teams, and drive issues through resolution and closure.
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, or similar automation frameworks, while leveraging AI-assisted testing techniques where applicable.
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 through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you are engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of software testing experience within Healthcare Payer claims-processing environments.
Strong hands-on experience testing Healthcare Payer claims applications and workflows.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end claims’ lifecycle, including pre-adjudication, business validations, claim edits, rejects, pend processing, and downstream claim outcomes.
Hands-on experience testing EDI/X12 healthcare claims transactions, particularly 837P and 837I.
Strong SQL and database-testing skills, including backend data validation, reconciliation, and test-data preparation.
Experience creating and executing functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for complex claims-processing workflows.
These will help you stand out
Knowledge of PEGA-based healthcare solutions.
Experience with API and integration testing using modern testing tools and methodologies.
Hands-on automation experience using Selenium, Playwright, or similar test-automation frameworks.
Experience using AI-powered testing tools or GenAI capabilities for test-case generation, test optimization, automation acceleration, defect prediction, or other quality-engineering activities.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000 to $110,000 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
- 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
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote healthcare engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing clinical or biomedical equipment
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems such as CMMS platforms
- Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and NFPA 99 healthcare facility standards
- CHTM or CHFM certification preferred for senior or lead roles
- Ability to respond to critical equipment failures and coordinate emergency repairs on-site
Tips for Your Remote Healthcare Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote healthcare engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async and written communication skills
Remote healthcare engineering teams coordinate through written documentation, async code reviews, and structured handoffs. Highlight experience writing technical specs, clinical workflow documentation, or integration guides in your application materials to signal you can operate without real-time supervision.
Build a portfolio around healthcare interoperability work
Remote employers want proof you have shipped something in a healthcare context. Showcase projects involving HL7, FHIR, or HIPAA-compliant system design, even from open-source contributions or coursework, to give hiring managers a concrete reason to move you forward.
Prepare for remote-first technical interviews
Remote healthcare engineering interviews often include take-home design exercises or live coding sessions in shared environments. Practice explaining clinical system architecture decisions clearly in writing and expect questions about how you would handle HIPAA compliance or data security trade-offs without in-person guidance.
Remote Healthcare Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote healthcare engineer job?
Target remote-first health tech companies, digital health platforms, and healthcare software firms that have built distributed engineering teams, since these employers already know how to onboard and manage remote healthcare engineers. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and familiarity with async collaboration practices. Proficiency in healthcare interoperability standards like HL7 and FHIR, combined with a portfolio of shipped healthcare products, gives your application a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote healthcare engineers?
Remote healthcare engineer roles are posted by Syska Hennessy, VetsEZ, and Check Point Software Technologies and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first digital health firms, distributed teams at healthcare software companies, and enterprise organizations building clinical and health data platforms across the U.S.
Can you get a remote healthcare engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level healthcare engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with less hands-on oversight. Remote-first health tech startups and smaller digital health companies are more open to early-career candidates. Showing completed side projects involving healthcare data, interoperability tools, or clinical systems, alongside strong written communication skills, can substitute for formal work history.
Do you need a degree for remote healthcare engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote healthcare engineering roles list a degree preference rather than a hard requirement, particularly at health tech startups and digital health companies. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, a portfolio showing real healthcare or clinical software work, and working knowledge of healthcare standards like HL7, FHIR, or HIPAA compliance requirements alongside or instead of formal credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote healthcare engineers?
Remote healthcare engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire healthcare engineers remotely because their distributed product and engineering teams operate across time zones and rely on async workflows to build and maintain clinical, health data, and medical technology platforms.
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