Software Engineering Lead Analyst - DevOps
Position Overview
As a Software Engineering Lead Analyst - DevOps, you will be part of a team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration platforms. You will drive automation, reliability, and operational excellence across Evernorth’s technology ecosystem, ensuring seamless delivery of healthcare solutions at scale.
Responsibilities
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps for automated build, test, and deployment.
Manage container orchestration platforms including Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS).
Automate build, release, and deployment processes to improve delivery velocity.
Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions using Splunk, Datadog, CloudWatch, and Grafana.
Enforce security best practices in DevOps workflows (secrets management, IAM, vulnerability scanning).
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
Manage source control strategies and branching models using Git.
Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization for cloud resources.
Troubleshoot production infrastructure issues and lead incident response.
Mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of DevOps culture and practices.
Qualifications:
7 - 9 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering.
College degree (Bachelor) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Expert knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Proficiency with cloud platforms, primarily AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS).
Infrastructure as code experience (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog, CloudWatch, Grafana).
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix administration and networking concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect certification.
Experience with GitOps workflows and tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
Exposure to healthcare domain applications.
Industry / Domain Experience Needed:
Demonstrated experience in enterprise-scale DevOps and cloud infrastructure management.
Ability to navigate a geographically diverse team and communicate effectively.
Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements and security standards.
Passion for automation and continuous improvement 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.
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
- 7 - 9 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering
- College degree (Bachelor) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Expert knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms, primarily AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS)
- Infrastructure as code experience (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell
- Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog, CloudWatch, Grafana)
- Strong understanding of Linux/Unix administration and networking concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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.
