Senior Data Engineer – Data Mapping & Integration

Cigna Healthcare; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, seeks a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to drive data mapping, integration, and governance across complex source-to-target flows. You will work across data engineering, governance, and business teams to model, transform, and deliver governed data for analytics and reporting.

Role emphasizes strong SQL, ETL/ELT development, experience with cloud-based tooling, and collaboration in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of data engineering and data integration work.
• Proven experience delivering source-to-target mappings against a common data model.
• Advanced SQL skills with complex queries, views, stored procedures, and tuning.
• Experience building and supporting ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong understanding of relational data models (OLTP/OLAP).
• Experience working in Agile teams with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver source-to-target data mappings for inbound/outbound flows aligned to the enterprise data model.
• Gather, evaluate, validate, and document data requirements with stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate mapping workshops; manage changes and metadata.
• Validate mapping outcomes using SQL queries and provide data quality feedback.
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT processes for projects and BAU workloads.
• Develop data pipelines using SQL, SSIS, and cloud-based tooling; monitor production runs.
• Collaborate in Agile teams; maintain stakeholder relations and communicate risks.
• Ensure data governance, security, and quality standards are followed.
• Contribute to improvements in data management practices and tooling.

Skills

Data engineering

Data integration

SQL

ETL/ELT

Relational data models

Data mapping

Agile teams

Communication

Independent working

Tools

SSIS

Python

Databricks

Collibra

Git

CI/CD

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Team and Role

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Data Engineer with strong data mapping and integrationexpertise to join ourinternationaldata engineering function. This role combines deep technical delivery with upstream data analysis and mapping, helping ensure that complex source data is accurately modelled, integrated, and made available to downstream consumers in a consistent and governed way.

You will work at the intersection of data mapping, data engineering, and data management, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, product teams, and other engineersacross multipletimezones. The role plays a key part in deliveringhigh‑quality,well‑governeddata solutions that underpin digital channels, analytics, and operational reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Data Mapping & Analysis

• Own and deliver source ‑ to ‑ targetdata mappings for inbound and outbound data flows aligned to the enterprise common data model
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to gather, evaluate,validate, and document data requirements
• Plan andfacilitate mapping workshops, including preparation, gap analysis,follow‑ups, and incorporation of change requests
• Perform impact analysis on data model and mapping changes andmaintainmapping documentation and metadata
• Validate mapping outcomes using SQL queries and provide data quality feedback and metrics
• Act as a bridge between data engineering, data governance, and business teams

Data Engineering & Integration

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL / ELT processes supporting both project delivery andbusiness‑as‑usualworkloads
• Develop and enhance data pipelines using SQL, SSIS, and/or modern cloud-based tooling
• Monitor and support production data processes, including batch runs, releases, and issue resolution
• Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues within relational database environments
• Contribute to improvements in code quality, performance, tooling, and ways of working
• Support and evolve data integration patterns as the platform moves towardscloud‑nativesolutions

Collaboration & Governance

• Work within Agile delivery teams, contributing to planning, estimation, and delivery
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communicate clearly on progress, risks, and dependencies
• Ensure solutions adhere to data governance, security, and quality standards
• Contribute to the continual improvement of data management and data engineering practices

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5yearsexperiencein data engineering and data integration roles
• Proven experience delivering data mapping /source ‑ to ‑ targetmappings against a common data model
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, views, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Experience building and supporting ETL processes
• Solid understanding of relational data models, OLTP and OLAP environments
• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating withcross‑functionalstakeholders
• Excellent analytical,problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and see work throughend‑to‑end

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Python, Databricks, or modern data engineering frameworks
• Experience with metadata or data management tools (e.g. Collibra or similar)
• Knowledge of source control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience across SQL Server, Oracle, and/or Postgres
• Exposure to AI ‑ assisteddevelopment or data tooling
• Experience in regulated ordata‑intensiveindustries (e.g. healthcare, insurance, financial services)

The PersonWe’reLooking For

• A proactive,detail‑orientedengineer who enjoys working from requirements through to production
• Comfortable operating between business language and technical implementation
• Confident facilitating workshops and influencing stakeholders
• Passionate about data quality, structure, and doing things the “right way”
• Curious, adaptable, and keen to grow with evolving data platforms

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.