Architecture Senior Advisor- Hybrid

cigna; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group in Bloomfield, CT is seeking an Architecture Senior Advisor to design scalable and secure technology solutions aligned with business needs. You will lead technical planning, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory and security compliance while driving architectural excellence.

The role supports a hybrid work schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with 5 years of architecture experience, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience in any software development and systems architecture role.
• Master’s degree and 3 years of experience accepted.
• Experience managing software development cycles and requirements gathering through deployment.
• Cross-functional collaboration between product, architecture and infrastructure teams.
• Designing and implementing microservices for scalable systems.
• Backend services and integration layers using Python, C#, Node.js, and Java.
• Secure RESTful APIs for data interoperability between systems.
• Cloud deployments on AWS and Azure; DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Authentication/authorization with OAuth, SAML, and Active Directory.
• Agile software delivery and version control.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and solution design aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies.
• Provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle, including code reviews and deployments.
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory and security requirements.
• Advance architectural practices and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement AI-based workflows and solutions.

Skills

Python

C#

Node.js

Java

RESTful APIs

Cloud (AWS)

Cloud (Azure)

DevOps / CI–CD

OAuth / SAML / AD

Agile software

Enterprise architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree (optional) + 3 years experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

CI/CD Pipelines

OAuth / SAML / AD

Job description

Cigna-Evernorth Services Inc. seeks an Architecture Senior Advisor for the Bloomfield, CT location to design and architect scalable and secure technology solutions aligned with business requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical planning and solution design phases, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into existing systems where appropriate.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle, including code reviews, performance optimization, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure solutions are compliant with regulatory and security standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of architectural practices.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience in any software development and systems architecture role.
• Will accept a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Must have experience with: managing software development cycles and requirements gathering through deployment;
• Working between cross-functional product, architecture, and infrastructure teams;
• Coordinating with technology teams to enable interoperability;
• Designing and implementing microservices for scalable and modular systems;
• Developing backend services and integration layers using Python, C#, Node.js, and Java;
• Building and managing secure RESTful APIs for data interoperability between systems;
• Utilizing cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS and Azure for software deployments;
• Implementing DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines;
• Applying software architecture principles and design patterns to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance;
• Implementing secure authentication and authorization frameworks using OAuth, SAML, and Active Directory; developing system integrations;
• Agile software delivery;
• Applying version control and collaboration tools for enterprise development;
• Architecture reviews; providing technical guidance and architectural recommendations to development teams; and
• Designing and implementing AI-based solutions and workflows.

Salary Range: $147,430-$231,000/year

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 138,600 - 231,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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