Lead Software Engineer

Energy Innovation Corp; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive development using Rust and Vue.js, with a focus on cloud-native migrations and end-to-end system ownership. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration and delivering production-ready solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a competitive salary range and flexible hours to accommodate life in Lake Charles, LA, with mentorship and strong growth opportunities within the team.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Vue.js in production environments.
• Experience migrating on-premise services to cloud-native architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support migration of on-premise services to cloud-native architecture.
• Work with data teams to surface insights from production systems.
• Own the full lifecycle of technology systems from prototype to production.
• Carry features from whiteboard sketch to Lake Charles, LA production.
• Refine and maintain microservices supporting customers in Lake Charles, LA.
• Build customer service self-service tools for Lake Charles teams.

Skills

Vue.js

Cloud-native

Team leadership

Tools

Docker

GitLab CI

Job description

Step into a lead engineering role where Rust and Vue.js drive everything we build at Cigna. This full-time job in LA answers 8 years of effort with $117,000 - $162,000 and answers ambition with a clear way up.

Key Responsibilities

• Support migration of on-premise services to cloud-native architecture
• Work closely with data teams to surface insights from production systems
• Design GitLab CI APIs other Lake Charles, LA teams will still thank you for next year
• Own the full lifecycle of technology systems from prototype to production
• Carry features from whiteboard sketch to Lake Charles, LA production without dropping the baton
• Refine and maintain microservices that support Cigna customers in Lake Charles, LA
• Build Customer Service self-service tools so Lake Charles teams stop filing tickets for everything

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated wins in technology work somewhere near Lake Charles, LA
• Real proficiency with Vue.js, plus willingness to learn Customer Service fast
• Enough Customer Service to be dangerous, enough Docker to be trusted
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for teamwork
• 8+ years building trust the slow, unglamorous way

Cigna began as a side project in Lake Charles and grew into the bias-to-action platform thousands of technology users now rely on. Honest feedback is a gift here, and we try to wrap it kindly before we hand it over.

Beginning at $117,000 - $162,000, your growth is mentored, your benefits are full, and your hours flex to match life in Lake Charles, LA.

Our hiring manager is personally reviewing every Lead Software Engineer application that comes in.