Software Engineering Director

RXinsider LTD.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group seeks a Software Engineering Director to lead multiple engineering teams, translate product vision into execution, and mentor managers and senior engineers while elevating engineering practices across the organization.

You will collaborate with product, architecture, and business partners to design secure, scalable systems, champion agile delivery, and ensure performance, security, and compliance while benefiting from comprehensive health, retirement, and time-off programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with leadership of managers.
• Experience leading cross-functional software teams through full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of modern development, cloud, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Translate strategy into plans, milestones, and roadmaps.
• Establish engineering best practices across teams.
• Partner with product and architecture to design scalable systems.
• Mentor engineering managers and engineers for growth.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Operations, and Growth.
• Champion agile delivery and modern tooling.
• Ensure performance, security, and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Go

React

React Native

.NET

Job description

The job profile for this position is Software Engineering Director, which is a Band 5 Management Career Track Role.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

We are seeking a Software Engineering Director to support Verity Solutions who will lead teams that build secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that make a meaningful impact. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, people‑centered engineering leader who enjoys translating product vision into execution while mentoring teams and strengthening modern engineering practices. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and business partners to deliver technology that supports growth and exceptional user experiences.

What You Will Do

• Lad and support multiple engineering teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Translate product and business strategy into clear engineering plans, delivery milestones, and technical roadmaps.
• Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, standards, and ways of working across teams.
• Partner with Product Management and Architecture to design secure, resilient systems that scale with the business.
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development to build strong, balanced teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Operations, Client Success, and Growth to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Champion agile delivery, automation, and modern tooling to improve quality, speed, and reliability.
• Ensure platforms meet expectations for performance, security, compliance, and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of managers and senior engineers.
• Experience leading teams across the full software lifecycle in complex, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong understanding of modern application development, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on problem solving.
• Clear, confident communicator able to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical partners.

Nice to Have

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with technology stacks such as Go, React, React Native, .NET, and integrated platforms.
• Experience leading teams through growth, transformation, or system modernization initiatives.

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 170,500 - 284,100 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 and long term incentive 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 and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

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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Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.