Architecture Senior Advisor - HIH - Evernorth

Cigna; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services seeks a Senior Cloud Architect to design enterprise-scale data analytics solutions on AWS, aligning with governance and security standards while delivering scalable cloud infrastructure.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with overseas HIH resources, and drive architectural decisions that accelerate speed to market and improve data-driven decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• AWS cloud architecture for enterprise-scale data analytics.
• Design robust data pipelines, validation mechanisms and workflows.
• Strong software engineering principles applied to scalable systems.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience setting technical direction.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a matrix organization.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities for data solutions.
• Proactive, independent work style in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication to diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in system design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-grade data analytics solutions on AWS.
• Lead project teams and set technical direction.
• Coordinate with overseas HIH resources across projects.
• Enforce data governance, security standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Ensure design quality and performance across components.
• Communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Pipeline & Process Design

Software Engineering Principles

Leadership Experience

Matrix Organization Experience

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Proactive & Independent Work Style

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

Job description

Architecture Senior Advisor

Position Overview

Evernorth, a leading health services organization, seeks highly qualified data engineers and developers to join our Data and Analytics team. In this position, You will be joining a team transforming healthcare and improving the lives and vitality of the millions of members we serve. We leverage cutting edge Data & Analytics technologies to develop solutions for automated data pipelines. We are looking for Sr Cloud Architects with strong Cloud expertise to build the best fit solutions leveraging Data solutions. The work you do will impact millions of customers, members, and employers that rely on The Cigna Group every day. Extreme focus on speed to market and getting Products and Services in the hands of customers and passion to transform healthcare is key to the success of this role.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Design and architect enterprise-grade data analytics solutions, with a strong focus on building scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS. Ensure that the solutions align with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Project Leadership: Lead project teams in setting technical direction for large-scale data initiatives. Demonstrate the ability to guide cross-functional teams in a complex matrix organization to ensure the successful delivery of data and analytics projects.
• Collaboration & Liaison Role: Serve as the key liaison to overseas HIH resources working across various data and analytics projects. Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Best Practices & Governance: Advocate for and enforce best practices, including data governance, security standards, and guidelines within all projects. Drive adherence to architectural principles while promoting a focus on quality, security, and performance.
• Attention to Detail: Exhibit a high level of attention to detail when designing systems, ensuring that every component adheres to organizational standards and operates seamlessly.
• Proactive Mindset & Problem-Solving: Possess a proactive approach, identifying potential challenges and opportunities for optimization. Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively to develop data and analytic solutions.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership. Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure alignment across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Cloud Architecture: Extensive experience in building large-scale cloud infrastructure, particularly in AWS, with deep knowledge of key services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, Redshift, and others.
• Pipeline & Process Design: Strong background in designing robust data pipelines, validation mechanisms, and workflows that support enterprise-scale data processing and analytics.
• Software Engineering Principles: understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Ability to apply these principles effectively in designing scalable and maintainable systems.
• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role setting technical direction and guiding project teams through complex projects.
• Matrix Organization Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in complex matrix organizations, coordinating cross-functional or cross-business projects, and driving successful outcomes.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and implement data and analytic solutions with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
• Proactive & Independent Work Style: Demonstrates a proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail in system design, ensuring that solutions are reliable, optimized, and in line with business and technical requirements.

Preffered Skills:

• Experience with cloud platform preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with data governance and security practices in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in designing architecture,configuring and deploying cloud services, setting up authentication, monitoring and logging.

Required Experience & Education:

• Experience: 11 to 13 years of experience in Cloud architecture, systems engineering, or solution architecture, particularly within the data analytics or cloud computing space.
• Technical Experience: Proven experience building enterprise-level solutions on AWS, with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and security.
• Leadership: At least 5 years of leadership experience, managing technical teams and setting direction in complex environments.
• Matrix Organization: A minimum of 6 years of experience working in a matrix organization, managing cross-functional or cross-business projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Desired Experience:

• AWS certification preferred

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.