Application Development Lead Analyst - AWS/Python
Position Overview
As a Software Engineering Lead Analyst - AWS/Python, you will design and develop cloud-native applications and microservices on AWS using Python. You will build scalable, resilient solutions leveraging serverless architectures and event-driven designs to support Evernorth’s market-winning capabilities in the healthcare technology solutions space.
Responsibilities
Design and develop cloud-native applications, microservices and deploy them on AWS platform.
Manage AWS services not only limited to EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS, CloudFormation and should have good experience in Terraform, Kubernetes.
Build scalable backend services using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and implement serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions.
Develop RESTful APIs following best practices for security and performance.
Implement event-driven architecture using SQS, SNS, EventBridge, etc..
Design and manage data pipelines for data processing and integration using Glue, Athena, Redshift.
Orchestrate data pipeline jobs using Airflow and implement batch processing using Fargate.
Implement security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and secrets management.
Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor team members.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps.
Qualifications:
5 - 8 years of experience in Python development with significant AWS experience.
College degree (Bachelor) in Computer Science or related field.
Expert proficiency in Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django).
Deep experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, OpenSearch, Fargate, Clouwatch).
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
RESTful API design and implementation expertise.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Proficiency with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
Git version control and Agile development methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect certification.
Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or event streaming (Kafka).
Exposure to healthcare domain applications.
Industry / Domain Experience Needed:
Demonstrated experience building cloud-native applications at enterprise scale.
Ability to navigate a geographically diverse team and communicate effectively.
Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and its usage in complex healthcare applications.
Passion for building performant, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Location & Hours of Work
Full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Primarily based in the Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India, with flexibility to work remotely as required (Hybrid).
Equal Opportunity Statement
Evernorth is an Equal Opportunity Employer actively encouraging and supporting organization-wide involvement of staff in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to educate, inform and advance both internal practices and external work with diverse client populations.
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of Python development with significant AWS experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Expert proficiency in Python and frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Django)
- Deep experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, OpenSearch, Fargate, CloudWatch)
- Experience managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Fargate)
- Design and implement serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions)
- Build and design RESTful APIs with security and performance best practices
- Design and manage data pipelines and analytics (Glue, Athena, Redshift) and use Airflow for orchestration
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Git version control
- Implement security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and secrets management
- Write comprehensive unit and integration tests and conduct code reviews; mentor team members
- AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect
- Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or event streaming (Kafka)
- Exposure to healthcare domain applications
- Demonstrated experience building cloud-native applications at enterprise scale
Cigna Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cigna and has not been reviewed or approved by Cigna.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong bonus outcomes are frequently highlighted, with annual bonuses described as really good alongside above-average salary levels. Stock or long-term incentive elements are also noted as part of the overall package in some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are portrayed as a meaningful part of total rewards, including generous PTO and flexibility that can enhance the perceived value of compensation. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are repeatedly linked with satisfaction about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad in design, with preventive care often covered at no charge in-network and options like virtual care and wellness incentives. A large provider network and strong digital tools are positioned as practical advantages when using benefits.
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What We Do
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