Healthcare Data Engineering Trainee, Tech Development

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group offers a two-year Technology Development Program designed to build technical expertise and demonstrate how technology accelerates healthcare transformation. You will design, build, and optimize data pipelines, platforms, and analytical tools to turn raw data into actionable insights for data-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners on initiatives and community activities, while supporting innovation, recruiting, onboarding, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field at the time of hire.
• Understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with SQL for database querying and management.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Awareness of data governance, data quality, and data integrity principles.
• Academic coursework, internships, or projects focused on data engineering, analytics, or large-scale data systems.
• Leadership or involvement in clubs, organizations, hackathons, technical competitions, or research projects.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must not now or in the future require visa sponsorship, including H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM.
• Must be available in the United States to complete the pre-employment drug test approximately 45 days before the program start date.
• If working from home, internet service must be cable broadband or fiber optic with at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload.
• Must meet the onsite schedule for the assigned office location.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year Technology Development Program focused on building technical expertise and understanding how technology fuels healthcare transformation
• Help design, build, and optimize data pipelines, platforms, and analytical tools
• Turn raw data into insights supporting data-driven decisions across The Cigna Group
• Work with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners on team initiatives and community activities
• Support innovation, recruiting efforts, onboarding, and community engagement
• Participate in technical training, leadership development, and business exposure
• Build relationships through networking, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Data Modeling

ETL Processes

Python Programming

Java Programming

Scala Programming

SQL Database Management

NoSQL Databases

Data Warehousing

Data Quality Principles

Data Integrity Principles

Collaboration

Networking

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science/Computer Science/IT

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

The Cigna Group offers a two-year Technology Development Program designed to build technical expertise and demonstrate how technology accelerates healthcare transformation. You will design, build, and optimize data pipelines, platforms, and analytical tools to turn raw data into actionable insights for data-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners on initiatives and community activities, while supporting innovation, recruiting, onboarding, and