Senior Director, Software Engineering

The Cigna Group

. Define and execute the technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Claims and Intelligence Solutions platforms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology vision and strategy for Claims and Intelligence Solutions, with a focus on cloud transformation, AI-enabled capabilities, and operational excellence. Proven ability to drive cross-functional execution and cultivate high-performing engineering teams within healthcare payer organizations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Engineering Leadership ExperienceHealthcare Claims and Provider TechnologiesCloud Transformation and AI-Enabled CapabilitiesCross-Functional Execution LeadershipBusiness and Financial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Technology Vision and StrategyPortfolio Planning and Investment StrategyAPI-First DesignEvent-Driven ArchitecturesInfrastructure AutomationDevSecOpsOperational ResilienceCost Efficiency MonitoringValue Realization PlansExecutive Reporting

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersExecutive PresencePartnership Building

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Payer OrganizationsClaims Processing PlatformsProvider EcosystemsRegulatory EnvironmentsEnterprise ModernizationTransformation Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Claims and Intelligence Solutions platforms
Lead strategic technology decisions across operational excellence, platform modernization, and enterprise transformation initiatives
Drive delivery of complex, cross-functional programs across product, engineering, operations, and business teams
Partner with business, operations, and technology leaders to prioritize investments and deliver measurable outcomes
Establish execution frameworks, governance, and accountability mechanisms for predictable delivery and operational resilience
Champion API-first design, cloud-native platforms, event-driven architectures, infrastructure automation, DevSecOps, and AI-enabled software development
Lead portfolio planning, investment strategy, and annual budgeting
Develop business cases, investment strategies, and value realization plans
Monitor financial performance, benefits realization, cost efficiency, and return on investment
Drive portfolio transparency through planning, forecasting, resource management, and executive reporting
Serve as senior technology partner to Claims Operations and business leadership
Foster partnerships across business and technology organizations to accelerate innovation and improve operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of engineering leadership experience delivering scalable, resilient technology platforms and leading enterprise modernization and transformation initiatives
Strong expertise in healthcare claims and provider technologies
Ability to lead complex portfolios and drive cross-functional execution across business, operations, and technology organizations
Demonstrated executive presence, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders, shape investment decisions, and translate technical strategy into business value
Experience within healthcare payer organizations, including familiarity with claims processing platforms, provider ecosystems, and regulatory environments
Experience driving modernization through cloud transformation, AI-enabled capabilities, automation, and enterprise technology transformation programs
Proven ability to cultivate high-performing, AI-enabled engineering teams
Strong business and financial acumen
Home internet through cable broadband or fiber optic service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload if working from home

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long term incentive plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Remote work arrangement