Software Engineering Senior Advisor

Provides counsel and advice to top management on significant Application Development matters, often requiring coordination between organizations. Acts as the principal designer for complex major systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Provides comprehensive consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at the highest technical level on all phases of application programming and processes for diverse development platforms, computing environments (e.g., host based, distributed systems, client server, software, hardware, technologies and tools, etc.). Works closely with client and IT management and staff to identify application development solutions, new or modified programs, reuse of existing code through the use of program development software alternatives, or integration of purchased solutions or a combination of the available alternatives. Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost-effective application programming solution. May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions. Documents, tests, implements and provides on-going support for the applications. Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines. Recognized internally as “the go-to person” for the most complex Application Development assignments.

This role requires you to be fluent in some of the critical technologies with proficiency in others and have a hunger to learn on the job and add value to the business. Critical attributes of being a full-stack engineer among others is Ownership & Accountability. In addition to Delivery, the advisor should have an automation first and continuous improvement mindset. He/she should drive the adoption of CI/CD tools and support the improvement of the tools sets/processes. This person needs to understand the interrelationships between systems and be able to write working software that will successfully integrate and interface these systems.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of a business need end-to-end starting from understanding the requirements to deploying the software into production.

• Software engineering and data analysis.

• System and design perspective this person will need to understand how different pieces work together and use library calls,

  REST APIs, database queries, etc.) In order to communicate with them.

• Drive innovative analytical methods to better align IT analytics with CIGNA’s short term and long-term goals, adding value by

  adopting software engineering best practices.

• Hands on with architecture and design to support various Cigna organizations.

• Strong customer service focus.

  Must be a current contractor with Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services, or one of their subsidiaries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a current contractor with Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services, or one of their subsidiaries.

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 8+ years of experience in IT delivery

• Must possess excellent analytical and technical skills coupled with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.

• 4-6 years of experience in software development of enterprise Java web applications or API, preferably using Spring.

• 3+ years' experience being past of Agile teams and working in Agile methodology.

• Proven experience with the following technologies: Spring, SpringBoot, GIT, Maven, Jenkins, Splunk, Dynatrace.

• Experience with SQL and ability to check data.

• Experience working with databases like DB2, Oracle, MongoDB (desirable).

• Experience working with AWS, Terraform, Kafka, Attunity and MQ technologies is desirable.

• Thorough understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.

• Ability to provide and implement technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Experience creating solutions that are innovative, practical and consistent with organizational objectives.

• Ability to lead discussions with all levels of the organization and provide balanced information of an idea or communication of