Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerLocation: Bloomfield, CT or Franklin, TN (Onsite – No Remote Option)Client: Cognizant / eviCore HealthcareRequired Skills & Qualifications8+ years of experience in End-to-End / Integration QAStrong hands-on API testing expertise (must-have)Extensive experience using Postman for API validationStrong knowledge of HL7 FHIR, Healthcare Interoperability, and CMS Burden ReductionExperience with Playwright for API and UI integration scenariosStrong experience with Jira for test and defect managementExperience working in Agile / SAFe environmentsRole OverviewThis role focuses on API-focused end-to-end testing for CMS Burden Reduction initiatives. The QE Engineer will validate HL7 FHIR-based REST APIs, ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across workflows, and actively participate in Agile/SAFE ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and System Demos.Technical Core & ResponsibilitiesAPI & Integration TestingOwn and execute end-to-end API and integration testing for CMS Burden Reduction initiativesValidate HL7 FHIR-based REST APIs including payloads, schemas, headers, authentication, and error handlingPerform deep API validation across upstream and downstream systems and integration partnersEnsure data accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance across API workflowsAgile & Program EnablementParticipate in Pre-PI Planning, PI Planning & break-outs, release retrospectives, and technical design walkthroughsEngage in Sprint Planning, daily stand-ups, and System Demos as part of System QA/QETest Planning, Design & ExecutionContribute to Test Strategy during PI Planning (scenarios, dependencies, risks, regression impact)Provide end-to-end test estimates for assigned features (story points)Define and review Acceptance Criteria using GIVEN-WHEN-THEN formatDesign, automate, and execute end-to-end test scenarios (positive, negative, integration)Identify test data needs and provide inputs for integrated test environment setupExecute tests based on business priority and critical pathsWalk through test evidence and provide demos for feature acceptanceDefect Management & GovernanceCollaborate with Product Owner, Architects, Developers, RTE, and QE Leads on defect managementSupport warranty and post-production validationMaintain daily Jira updates for features, test execution, and defectsTop Skills RequiredPostman (required)PlaywrightREST APIs, HL7 FHIRCI/CD-aligned testingNucural (preferred)