Software Engineering Senior Advisor (FHIR)

Evernorth Health Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services India in Hyderabad is seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Advisor to lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable healthcare platforms.

You will architect enterprise-grade solutions using FHIR APIs, Golang, Node.js, Python, React, MicroFE, and Scala, driving cloud-native delivery, security, and reliability across teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing FHIR APIs and healthcare interoperability solutions.
• Strong programming expertise in Golang, Node.js, Python, and Scala.
• Extensive experience with React.js and React Micro Frontend (MicroFE) architecture.
• RESTful API design and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of distributed systems, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of scalable healthcare applications and platforms.
• Design and enhance FHIR-compliant APIs for interoperability and data exchange.
• Build backend services using Golang, Node.js, Python, and Scala.
• Develop modern UIs with React and Micro Frontend architecture.
• Drive API-first and microservices practices across teams.
• Mentor engineers and guide multiple teams in technical delivery.
• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support CI/CD, DevOps automation, and cloud-native deployment.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose innovative platform enhancements.

Skills

FHIR APIs

Golang

Node.js

Python

Scala

React

Micro Frontend

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Evernorth Health Services India, established in Hyderabad in 2024, is an innovation hub for Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care, and benefits division of The Cigna Group. The India innovation center focuses on generative AI, product development, analytics, process improvement, and software engineering to support global healthcare solutions and business transformation initiatives.

Position Overview

Evernorth is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Advisor to lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable healthcare technology platforms. This role will be responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging FHIR APIs, Golang, Node.js, Python, React, React Micro Frontends (MicroFE), and Scala. The individual will drive technical strategy, engineering excellence, cloud-native development, and innovation across healthcare interoperability and digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable healthcare applications and platforms.
• Design, develop, and enhance FHIR-compliant APIs to support healthcare interoperability and data exchange.
• Build high-performance backend services using Golang, Node.js, Python, and Scala.
• Develop modern, responsive user interfaces using React and React Micro Frontend architecture.
• Drive API-first and microservices-based development practices across engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, designers, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions.
• Establish engineering standards, coding practices, security controls, and quality frameworks.
• Lead technical reviews, architecture discussions, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, compliance, and reliability requirements.
• Support CI/CD implementation, DevOps automation, and cloud-native deployment strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve healthcare platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 - 13 years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in enterprise application development.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing FHIR APIs and healthcare interoperability solutions.
• Strong programming expertise in:
• Golang
• Node.js
• Python
• Scala
• Extensive experience with:
• React.js
• React Micro Frontend (MicroFE) Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, containerization, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or HealthTech domain experience.
• Knowledge of HL7, FHIR standards, healthcare claims, benefits, or pharmacy systems.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and platform modernization programs.
• Experience working within Agile and SAFe environments.