Software Engineering Lead Analyst
Position Overview
Evernorth, a leading Health Services company, is looking for exceptional data engineers/developers in our Data and Analytics organization. In this role, you will actively participate with your development team on initiatives that support Evernorth's strategic goals as well as subject matter experts to understand business logic you will be engineering. As a software engineer, you will help develop an integrated architectural strategy to support next-generation capabilities on an enterprise-wide scale. You will work in an agile environment, delivering user-oriented products.
The ideal candidate will work in a team environment that demands technical excellence, whose members are expected to hold each other accountable for the overall success of the end product. Focus for this team is on the delivery of innovative solutions to complex problems, but also with a mind to drive simplicity in refining and supporting of the solution by others
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design and implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
- Conduct research and perform proof of concept (POC) activities
- Continuously learn and master new technologies
- Use vibe coding tools to improved development velocity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
- Optimize and maintain existing ETL workflows for improved efficiency and performance.
- Ensure data integrity and quality through rigorous testing and validation.
- Create and implement best practices to ensure successful delivery and support of large data transformation layer.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely and successful delivery of production ready applications.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation.
Qualifications
Required Experience & Education:
- 5 - 8 years of relevant ETL development.
- 4+ years of experience on Databricks.
- 4+ years of experience on Python.
- Hands-on experience with building data integration solutions.
- Experience with both NOSql and Relational Database Development – e.g. Mongo, Postgres, Teradata, SQL Server required.
- Experience with Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lake House technologies
- Strong understanding of database concepts and experience with query optimization and performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python.
- Hands on experience with Databricks and Airflow monitoring.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
- Experience with Denodo Platform administration including VDP server configuration, data source setup, view creation (base views, derived views, interface views), role-based access control (RBAC), and cache management.
- Hands-on experience with Denodo Solution Manager for environment promotion, deployment management, and multi-environment lifecycle (DEV → PROD) governance.
- Experience configuring and tuning Presto/MPP engine within Denodo, including memory settings, concurrent query limits, and query cost optimization.
- Familiarity with Denodo SSO integration using SAML/OAuth providers (e.g., Okta) and managing user/group mappings across environments.
- Experience with Denodo JDBC/ODBC connectivity to BI tools such as Tableau, including driver configuration and connection troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience in automating code/artifact migration across environments (DEV → UAT → PROD) using CI/CD pipelines, scripting, or platform-native tools such as Denodo Solution Manager, Databricks Repos, or AWS CodePipeline.
Required Skills:
- Python, Databricks, Cloud Experience (AWS/Azure)
- Denodo VDP, Presto/MPP, Data Virtualization
Preferred Skills, Experience & Education:
- Data Virtualization tools, Databricks Certifications, Cloud Certification (AWS Developer Associate or similar)
- Denodo Platform 8.0+ certification or equivalent hands-on admin experience.
- Experience deploying and managing Denodo on AWS EC2, including OS-level configuration, JVM tuning, and log management.
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 relevant ETL development
- 4+ years of experience on Databricks
- 4+ years of experience on Python
- Experience with NOSql and Relational Database Development
- Experience with Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lake House technologies
- Hands-on experience with Denodo Platform administration
- Hands-on experience with Denodo Solution Manager
- Experience configuring and tuning Presto/MPP engine within Denodo
- Familiarity with Denodo SSO integration using SAML/OAuth
- Experience with Denodo JDBC/ODBC connectivity to BI tools
- Hands-on experience in automating code/artifact migration across environments
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.
Cigna Insights
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.
