Entry-Level TriZetto Technical Product Consultant
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Oct 10, 2026 · 18d ago
Mesa, Arizona, United States
In office
Full-time
$135K–$175K est.
Job description
Entry-Level TriZetto Technical Product Consultant
About TriZetto Product House
Cognizant is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. TriZetto offers product solutions to the healthcare industry, from streamlining payer processes to automating insurance operations. Our healthcare platforms are increasingly being made agent-ready by design: policy-governed, auditable and built on industry-standard healthcare interoperability protocols.
Position Overview
When you join Cognizant's TriZetto Product House, you will help shape the next generation of healthcare technology. Associates will be responsible for assisting in designing, developing, supporting, and troubleshooting fully functional software products for the healthcare industry, aligned with user needs and business goals.
Core Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with preferred majors in: Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Basic knowledge of programming languages — Java or .NET, Python, SQL
• Internship or academic experience using cloud services such as Azure or AWS
• Excited to work in the Healthcare domain
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a passion to learn new technologies
• Works to establish and grow best practices and procedures, with a focus on improving the organization's ability to meet deliverables
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams
Technical Practice Areas We're Hiring For (October 2026 Intake)
Candidates will be matched to one of the following technical practice areas based on skills, interview performance, and business needs. Each team sits within the same TriZetto Product House organization, but has its own focus and specific requirements:
• Product Support (Mesa, AZ) — Provide technical and functional support for enterprise healthcare software products by troubleshooting issues, analyzing application behavior, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. Key skills: AI/Copilot tools, .NET/Java, SQL/Oracle, analytical thinking, troubleshooting, basic cloud concepts (Azure preferred), customer communication, incident management, and documentation.
• Payer Care Solutions – CAE (Boston, MA) — .NET, C#, and Angular development experience with a Microsoft SQL Server database. Includes mentorship and a multi-month ramp-up period; work spans provider-facing authorization tools (CareAdvance, TTAP), core systems (Facets, QNXT), and value-based benefit programs (VBB).
Location(s)
New hires will be hired to Cognizant offices and/or client locations in Boston, MA or Mesa, AZ where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of these major geographic areas. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.
Start Date
New hires will start in October 2026 . Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
Why Choose Us?
Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associates' diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $65,000 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
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 hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits of 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.
Work Authorization
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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