Data Engineering Senior Analyst

Cigna Healthcare; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare in Bengaluru is seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise robust cloud data solutions. You will lead data product initiatives, implement engineering strategy, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality software aligned with business goals.

The role emphasizes ETL/ELT pipelines, Python automation, and secure cloud infrastructure with AWS. Strong collaboration and communication are essential in this dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software/data engineering roles with cloud-native data solutions.
• Proven expertise in AWS services (Glue, S3, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch).
• Strong data engineering skills: ETL/ELT pipelines, SQL, Python.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for Data Products to service operations and regulatory needs.
• Implement software engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Mentor junior developers and promote automation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring quality and standards.

Skills

Cloud data engineering

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

OpenAPI/Swagger

Job description

Overview

Cigna International Health is seeking a skilled Cloud Data Engineer to develop, and optimise robust data solutions on cloud platforms. This role is pivotal in building and

maintaining the foundational data infrastructure that supports scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to drive our software development and cloud data engineering efforts in creating high-quality, scalable data products. The ideal

candidate will engineer technical solutions, produce clean code, and ensure successful delivery of software solutions aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Provide direction and be responsible for the build out of Data Products to service various operations and regulatory needs.
• Implement software engineering strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the overall business and product objectives.
• Contribute to the definition of applications development policies, standards, and procedures.

Mentoring:

• Lead and mentor junior software development team members, fostering a culture of innovation, automation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Take active part in career development and performance of junior software development team members.

Project Delivery:

• Execute software projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Execute project plans and application designs to ensure projects are aligned with standards and IT strategy.

Follow the design principles, and development best practices to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient solutions, collaborating with other senior leads.

Requirements:

Experience :

• 5+ years in software/data engineering roles, with a strong track record in cloud-native data solutions.
• Proven expertise in AWS services (e.g., AWS Glue, S3, IAM, KMS, Cloudwatch and more).
• Strong data engineering skills, including building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL (preferred) and Python (required for automation and data processing).
• Experience with API development, security (OAuth 2.0, JWT), and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger) will be a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform (or similar IaC tools) for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

Leadership & Communication:

• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Data Engineering, or a related field.

Desirable:

• Experience working in regulated environments or with multi-region/multi-currency systems.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative delivery.
• Exposure to Jira or similar project management tools.

About The Cigna Group

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.