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[Remote] Software Engineering Senior Advisor

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cigna Healthcare is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build and support data solutions that power business decisions. The role focuses on designing data solutions, developing scalable pipelines, supporting Databricks-based data platforms, and maintaining reliable production systems in collaboration with business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business and technical leaders to understand data and reporting needs
  • Design and document data solutions that meet business requirements
  • Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT processes using Spark and PySpark
  • Build and support data models to meet business and analytical needs
  • Write and optimize SQL queries using Teradata SQL, Hive SQL, and Spark SQL
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines in Databricks and cloud environments
  • Create and support DevOps deployment processes using tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Artifactory
  • Build and manage Databricks job scheduling and orchestration processes
  • Monitor production jobs, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions
  • Support data warehouse and data lake solutions in Databricks
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, demos, and retrospectives
  • Collaborate with team members to improve data quality, performance, and reliability

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Strong experience developing with Spark, PySpark, Teradata, and Databricks
  • Experience with Ab Initio
  • Strong SQL skills, including Teradata SQL, Hive SQL, Spark SQL, and stored procedures
  • Experience implementing and supporting data warehouse and data lake solutions
  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Artifactory
  • Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting
  • Experience working with AWS services including S3, EC2, SNS, SQS, Lambda, ECS, Glue, IAM, and CloudWatch
  • Experience with Databricks features such as Delta Lake, Notebooks, Pipelines, Cluster Management, and cloud integrations
  • Experience using Jira and Confluence
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • Experience in the healthcare industry
  • Experience leading technical solutions and driving complex data initiatives
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
  • Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
  • 401(k)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
  • Paid holidays
  • Leaves of absence
  • Remote work arrangement

Company Overview

  • We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cigna.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Cigna Healthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 204 in 2026, 439 in 2025, 333 in 2024, 320 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.