.NET Application Development Engineer (Platform)

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Hiring Remotely in Nairobi, KEN
Remote
Entry level
Healthtech • Insurance
The Role
Develop and maintain backend .NET applications supporting member portals and mobile apps. Responsibilities include translating requirements into architectures and solutions, writing unit and integration tests, documenting systems, defining technical guidelines, improving applications and processes, delivering quality code, and collaborating within international Agile scrum teams.
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About Cigna 

Let us tell you a little more about us. Cigna is a global health insurance company, dedicated to its mission of helping improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve by making health care simple, affordable, and predictable. We are a mature but dynamic company in transition (agile adoption, cloud adoption) with open communication towards colleagues and management.  

Together with +700 colleagues spread over all continents (with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru, Nairobi, Antwerp and Madrid) you will be supporting our IOH business lines, which serves +500.000 customers worldwide. 

About the Job 

We are going through massive, global Agile transformation. As a result, we are rapidly expanding our teams and are looking for a passionate junior .NET developer to join our  member portal and app team, a self-organized, cross functional team in the International organisations health (IOH) train within Cigna's International Markets. 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that is going from strength to strength, building and shaping our agile frameworks across our global teams. 

Together with the team, you will take ownership of its supported applications, continuously improving and extending them and making sure they keep running smoothly in the production environment.  

You are customer oriented while keeping performance in mind. You keep an overall view on all components of the applications in the scrum teams portfolio and know how to find the right balance between future-proof solutions and fast-to-market requirements. 
You have a business drive, passion for technology and are eager to learn.  Above all, you have a can-do attitude where you roll up your sleeves and just do it. 

Your responsibilities 

  • Together with the scrum team, you transform and develop all requirements to an appropriate architecture and solution.  

  • You have end-to-end responsibility for all backend applications that support our member portal and mobile apps. 

  • Write automated unit and integration tests. 

  • Formulate & propose improvements, both on technical and organizational level. 

  • Define technical guidelines. 

  • Document the implemented architecture and solution. 

  • Deliver quality code, whilst keeping deadlines and business value in mind. 

  • Work together in an international, cross-functional scrum team. 

  • Have a proactive role within the development chapter across all IGO/NGO scrum teams. 

Don't worry, you don't have to do this alone; you will work closely with the other software engineers, the Product Owner, Scrum Master, testers and other team members in your scrum team as well as the wider train, as well as with internal customers and our architecture organisation. On top of that, you are supported by the .NET Developer Chapter 

Your Profile 

We value traits like an agile mindset, passion & positivism. We are looking for colleagues who take responsibility and want to make a difference. To collaborate in an international environment, strong English language skills are required (written and spoken). 

General requirements 

  • You have a Bachelor or Master degree in IT. 

  • You have good knowledge of written and spoken English. 

  • You have hands on experience in (backend) .NET development: as part of your education, professionally or in personal projects. 

  • You demonstrate strong communication, prioritization, organization and problem solving skills. 

  • You have a client oriented, creative and inventive mindset. 

  • You are sensitive to cultural differences and you enjoy working in a global, multi-location team. 

  • You are able to deal with ambiguity. 

Essential technical skills 

  • Object Oriented Development in .NET and MS SQL using Visual Studio 

Experience in any of the following is a big plus 

  • Previous experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe, SCRUM, ...)  

  • Experience with ORM Frameworks, Enterprise Library, NuGet, WCF  

  • Experience with ALM/DevOps tooling (eg. Azure Devops Pipelines) 

  • GIT or TFS version control systems 

  • CI/CD 

OUR OFFER 

  • A challenging job in an international and growing enterprise. 

  • A part in a small, engaged scrum team with a good team spirit and open communication. 

  • A development chapter and community that will help you grow in your role. 

  • A dynamic, young and entrepreneurial company culture that values and stimulates initiative. 

  • A technologically mature working environment, using solid SDLC principles and agile methodologies. 

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology
  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Hands-on experience in backend .NET development through education, professional work, or personal projects
  • Object-oriented development in .NET and MS SQL using Visual Studio
  • Strong communication, prioritization, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Client-oriented, creative, and inventive mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, multi-location team and handle cultural differences
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Experience with Agile methodologies such as SAFe or Scrum
  • Experience with ORM frameworks, Enterprise Library, NuGet, or WCF
  • Experience with ALM or DevOps tooling, such as Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • Experience with Git or TFS version control systems
  • Experience with CI/CD

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Bloomfield, CT
74,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

At Cigna, we're more than a health insurance company. We are your partner in total health and wellness. And we’re here for you 24/7 – caring for your body and mind. As a global health service company, Cigna's mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve by making health care simple, affordable, and predictable. Our values are the core of our culture. Our values guide how all 74,000 of us around the world work together, serve our customers, patients, clients, communities, and deliver on our mission.

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