Data and Analytics Engineering at Cigna is looking for a strong software engineer who can solve complex problems, inspire other engineering talent, and deliver business capabilities that improve access to high performing providers and increase healthcare affordability. This role is the perfect blend of software development, data engineering, business analytics, and delivery execution.  It is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be challenged, drive change, and deliver value that is tangible.

You will drive design, and develop applications that provide Cigna with competitive analytics and intelligence used to create more cost effective products, increase member affordability, and optimize market growth strategies.  You will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy new applications and features that will directly impact and drive Cigna's competitive decisions within the marketplace, and ultimately provide better and more affordable healthcare.

Cigna uses a variety of technologies, from big data to the latest web frameworks. You will get to build state-of-the-art technology that is scalable and robust, utilizing cloud infrastructure, and full automation.

Core responsibilities:

As a lead software engineer, you will help develop an integrated solution strategy to support next-generation reporting and analytical capabilities on an enterprise-wide scale.  You will deliver user-oriented products in a fast–paced and agile environment.

Data and analytical capabilities and architecture

• Developing rock-solid, scalable systems
• Drive opportunities to revolutionize workflow with embedded analytics, machine learning, and AI
• Enforce modern delivery practices such as continuous integration, behavior/test driven development

Ideal Candidates Will Offer: 

Attributes:

• LOVES data, analytics, building self-service tools and web application platforms using the latest technologies
• Solid managerial and/or mentorship experience
• Boundless intellectual curiosity to continually explore how to do things better, bigger, faster and cheaper 
• A strong voice for data integrity and reporting quality utilizing best practices and industry standards
• A “roll-up your sleeves and get the job done” mentality
• Enjoys speaking with customers to understand how we can best meet their needs
• Team player and motivator who inspires, embraces diversity of thought, and fosters a culture of creativity

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Extensive experience in modern web development frameworks: React, Angular, Node.js, Django, etc.
• Extensive experience with a scripting language: Javascript, Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.
• Extensive experience with an object oriented language: C++, Java, Scala, or other OO compiled language
• Data mining and SQL experience
• Familiarity with Visualization Libraries: D3, Shiny, Tableau, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with agile development process
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent in education and experience 

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.