About the Role

We are building modern, reliable software that makes work simpler and more powerful—and we are looking for a Senior Application Developer who is excited to shape how enterprise applications are designed, built, and scaled. In this role, you will bring deep technical expertise and thoughtful problem-solving to complex systems, while partnering closely with teammates who value learning, ownership, and shared success. If you enjoy turning tough challenges into elegant solutions and want to grow alongside ambitious, compassionate experts, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure enterprise applications that solve real business problems and stand the test of growth
• Translate complex requirements into clean, maintainable architecture using modern web and backend technologies
• Lead technical decision-making that improves performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability of applications
• Optimize database performance through advanced SQL design and tuning to support high-volume, mission-critical systems
• Champion software quality by setting strong standards for testing, documentation, and code reviews
• Collaborate across product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver user-centered solutions with measurable impact
• Mentor other developers by sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Contribute to DevOps and automation efforts that streamline delivery and increase system resilience

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in application development, including experience working on enterprise-scale systems
• Strong hands-on expertise with Node.js/JavaScript, Python, RESTful APIs, JSON, Oracle, and MySQL
• Proven ability to design and optimize complex SQL queries for performance and scalability
• Extensive experience developing and supporting applications in Linux environments, including shell scripting
• Experience contributing to architecture discussions and leading or influencing technical decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Clear, confident communication skills and a passion for building intuitive, user-first applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience with Docker, Jenkins, Okta, and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and DevOps principles
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve
• Appreciation for user experience principles and designing software that is both powerful and easy to use

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: See Yourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email See Yourself@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.