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The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced senior healthcare IT integration lead to own and optimize enterprise interfaces handling high volumes of healthcare data. You will drive planning, development, testing and production deployment while ensuring reliability, security and SOC 2 controls.
You’ll collaborate with engineering, DevOps, implementation and support teams, guide data exchange standards (HL7, FHIR, X12 278), and deliver clear documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term success.
Own and optimize enterprise interfaces that process high volumes of healthcare data, improving reliability, performance, and business continuity. Lead integration initiatives from planning and development through testing and production deployment while protecting system stability. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex or fast-escalating issues using database navigation, log analysis, and sound technical judgment. Partner with business and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements, recommend practical solutions, manage dependencies, and deliver strong outcomes. Guide teams on healthcare data exchange, interoperability standards, interface design, and secure system integration. Research and refine configurations, processes, and emerging technologies to strengthen performance and operational excellence. Create clear technical documentation, implementation guides, and knowledge-transfer materials that support long-term success. Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Implementation, and Support teams to deliver coordinated, end-to-end solutions. Apply disciplined controls across interface environments to support secure handling of sensitive healthcare data and SOC 2 compliance. Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects while building trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
Travel Minimal travel may be required.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 110,500 - 184,100 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.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare IT, healthcare technology, systems integration, or a related technical field. Hands-on experience with healthcare interface engines and data integration platforms. Knowledge of CMS-0057 requirements and Da Vinci FHIR implementation guides. Experience leading complex technical integration projects from development through production. Working knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7, FHIR, and X12 278 transactions. Experience writing, modifying, and optimizing SQL queries, along with strong database navigation and log analysis skills. Knowledge of electronic health record data structures, healthcare applications, workflows, and system integrations. Experience working with sensitive data in secure and compliant environments. Strong problem-solving, communication, customer relationship, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to understand complex data models, manage competing priorities, work independently, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Growth mindset and willingness to learn new technologies, applications, and tools.
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, healthcare informatics, or a related field. Experience with cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure. Experience providing technical consulting, training, or knowledge transfer to internal teams. Experience working directly with healthcare payers, providers, or healthcare technology organizations.
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.
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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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.