Software Engineering Senior Manager - Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Bloomfield, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The job profile for this position is Software Engineering Senior Manager, which is a Band 4 Management Career Track Role.
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We are looking for a Software Engineering Senior Manager who brings strong technical leadership, a growth mindset, and a passion for building modern, reliable data and reporting platforms. In this role, you will partner closely with cross‑functional teams to modernize reporting capabilities, integrate AI‑enabled solutions, and elevate engineering practices that help teams move faster with confidence. You will lead with energy and optimism while balancing ambition with care for people and outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software or data engineering
• At least 5 years of experience leading and developing high‑performing engineering teams
• Strong expertise in SQL, ETL frameworks, data modeling, and cloud‑based data pipelines
• Hands‑on experience with platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Teradata, or enterprise BI tools
• Proven ability to improve system performance, reliability, and production support processes
• Experience working with cross‑functional partners across engineering, QA, architecture, and business teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, PBM, or other regulated data environments
• Background applying AI or machine learning to data engineering, reporting, or operational automation
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of data pipelines, transformations, and reporting applications that deliver accurate, timely insights
• Drive modernization of legacy data platforms toward cloud‑based and scalable solutions
• Integrate AI‑enabled capabilities to improve pipeline health, anomaly detection, and data quality
• Ensure operational excellence by improving reliability, reducing incidents, and guiding root‑cause analysis
• Champion Agile, DevOps, and iterative delivery practices that emphasize automation, observability, and continuous improvement
• Build and lead high‑performing engineering teams by coaching, developing, and empowering engineers and QA professionals
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and learning, including ongoing AI skill development
• Partner with product, reporting, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate needs into clear engineering outcomes
• Collaborate with governance, QA, and design partners to meet quality, client, and regulatory expectations

Benefits

• At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. 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.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager