Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States of America
24 hours ago
Software Engineering Advisor - Evernorth Health Services - Hybrid

So, you’re interested in becoming our newest Software Engineering Advisor, huh? Great choice! We know you don’t have a lot of time, so we’ll be brief….

Are you all about the follow up and follow through, juggling multiple tasks and knowing what things need to be completed?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that focuses on delivering great customer service for our clients and customers alike?

Can you use your analytical skills to quickly make decisions, followed by communicating with clients and customers with empathy and sincerity?

First things first, we’re a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. But we don’t just care about your well-being, we care about your career health too. That’s why when you work with us, you can count on a different kind of career – you’ll make a difference, learn a ton, and share in changing the way people think about healthcare.

Now on to the good stuff… what you’ll do:

Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Engineering assignments/projects.

Analyzes, designs, develops and implements solutions for Claims Adjudication and DUR (Drug Utilization Review) systems.

Possesses Cobol, CICS, VSAM and DB2 skills. 

Is capable of mentoring more junior developers.

Is aware of Cloud technologies and can build solutions that integrate multiple technologies.

Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives.

Uses professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.

Focuses on providing thought leadership within DUR but can work on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business (POS and HD).

What you need to do the job:

Must possess excellent analytical and technical skills coupled with the ability to quickly learn new technologies. The individual will be hands on with architecture and design to support various Cigna organizations.

Mainframes technology like COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, VSAM

Strong interpersonal skills including but not limited to: problem solving, decision making, influencing, change management, written and oral communications along with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

3-5 years of experience in Software Development and Best Practices.

Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment

Ability to navigate highly matrixed organization effectively.

Experience in triaging the defects and data analysis

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5 years of experience or Master's degree in related field with 3 year of experience or 11 years relevant experience without Bachelor’s Degree.

Strong mentoring skills.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work load and meet project deadlines.

Adaptability and willingness to lean new tools and applications.

Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across project teams.

Ability to learn new technology and technical products to increase technical skills and expertise.


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 The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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.

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