Software Engineering Summer Internship - Hybrid & Mentorship

Cigna; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group's TECDP Software Engineering Summer Internship invites motivated students to explore healthcare technology. Over 12 weeks you will design, build, and deliver scalable software while receiving structured training and mentorship to accelerate your career.

You will experience a mix of front-end and back-end work, collaborate with peers and sponsors, and participate in curriculum and community activities. The program follows a hybrid schedule with onsite days and flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Relevant coursework, projects, research, internships, hackathons, coding competitions, open-source contributions, or collaborative software development experience.
• Foundational proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or a comparable language.
• Exposure to front-end, back-end, full-stack, application programming interface, database, cloud, testing, version control, or software development lifecycle concepts.
• Familiarity with Git or another version control system and an interest in agile, collaborative development practices.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, solve problems, learn new tools, and work effectively with technical and nontechnical partners.
• Exposure to generative artificial intelligence tools used in software development, such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor, is preferred.
• A GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meaningful Role Work: Work within the Software Engineering track, where you'll design, build, and deliver scalable applications and platforms that support better healthcare outcomes. Gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges, deepening your technical skills, and driving innovation across The Cigna Group.
• Learning From Others: Engage with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners through community-building activities and collaborative initiatives. Whether you're supporting recruiting efforts, driving innovation, promoting community, or enhancing onboarding experiences, you'll learn by doing and growing through shared knowledge.
• Formal Education and Curriculum: Participate in structured learning through both core and track-specific curriculum. This includes technical training, leadership development, and exposure to the business designed to support your growth as a well-rounded technologist.
• Community Building: Build meaningful relationships across the organization through networking events, mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, or informal peer engagement. Develop strong relationships that support your personal and professional growth.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

Agile practices

Communication

AI tools exposure

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Git

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Cloud fundamentals

Job description

The Cigna Group's TECDP Software Engineering Summer Internship invites motivated students to explore healthcare technology. Over 12 weeks you will design, build, and deliver scalable software while receiving structured training and mentorship to accelerate your career.

You will experience a mix of front-end and back-end work, collaborate with peers and sponsors, and participate in curriculum and community activities. The program follows a hybrid schedule with onsite days and flexible remote work.