Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Software Engineering Track - Start Date: July 12, 2027

Cigna; Morris Plains (NJ); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna's Technology Development Program (TECDP) – Software Engineer Track is a two-year full-time program for new graduates and early-career professionals. The role involves building scalable software solutions to improve healthcare outcomes, with hands-on projects, mentorship, and a structured curriculum.

Location options include Morris Plains, NJ, with hybrid onsite work and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, CE, SE, or related technical field.
• Coursework or experience in ML, NLP, computer vision, or AI.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript; SQL knowledge.
• Interest in AI ethics, responsible innovation, and human-centered design.
• Ability to collaborate and solve problems on cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable software solutions that improve healthcare outcomes.
• Collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners on hands-on projects.
• Participate in structured curriculum, leadership development, and business exposure.
• Engage in recruiting support, innovation efforts, and onboarding experiences.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

SQL

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree beneficial

Tools

Git

Cloud basics

Job description

Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Software Engineer Track - Full-Time Associate

Our Technology Development Program (TECDP) is a two-year program designed to build technical expertise and a holistic understanding of how technology fuels transformation across the healthcare industry. Associates join a technical track aligned to their interests and career goals, gaining hands‑on experience, expanding their technical acumen, and collaborating across disciplines to solve real-world challenges in healthcare. This role is designed to support your transition from academia to industry. The program is ideal for recent graduates and early‑career professionals who are curious, motivated, and eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.

The Software Engineer Track is designed for individuals passionate about building and maintaining applications that drive better healthcare outcomes.

What you'll do

• Meaningful Work: Design and deliver scalable software solutions that drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes as part of The Cigna Group's Software Engineering track.
• Learn by Collaborating: Learn by doing alongside peers, mentors, and cross‑functional partners through hands‑on projects, recruiting support, innovation efforts, community initiatives, and onboarding experiences.
• Structured Learning: Grow through a blend of core and track‑specific curriculum, including technical training, leadership development, and business exposure to support your development as a well‑rounded technologist.
• Community & Connection: Build strong relationships across the organization through networking, mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and informal peer engagement that support both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Full time candidates must have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical program at the time of hire. Preferred degrees include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering. Additional degrees such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Math, Bioinformatics, or Healthcare Analytics will be considered if paired with strong coding experience and exposure to software development principles.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming languages and tools such as Python or other coding languages, prompt engineering, JavaScript, SQL.
• Courses & Experiences: Academic coursework, research, or internships focused on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or generative AI. Exposure to real-world applications of AI in healthcare or other industries is a plus.
• AI Forward Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their potential to reshape industries. Interest in ethical AI, responsible innovation, and the intersection of AI and human-centered design.
• Well Rounded: Leadership or involvement in clubs, organizations, or technical competitions such as Hackathons, AI challenges, or research symposiums.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Clear Communication: Effectively share ideas with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaboration & Inclusion: Build strong relationships and work well on diverse teams.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze complex problems and create innovative solutions.
• Curiosity: Understand how technology supports healthcare and connects to business goals.
• Strength-Based Leadership: Leverage personal and team strengths to drive results.
• Growth Mindset: Pursue continuous learning and career development.
• Technology Fluency & Ethics: Use foundational and emerging technologies responsibly to deliver value.

Additional Information

Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Morris Plains, NJ | St. Louis, MO | Bloomington, MN. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee's choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Relocation assistance is not offered, and employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule for their assigned office location.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday starting July 12, 2027 .

Work Authorization: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship including, but not limited to, H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM.

Timeline: Process includes a recruiter screen and up to two interviews. Application window closes by mid‑October 2026 or once filled.

Compensation: Expected base salary is $86,000 for bachelor's graduates and $100,000 for master's graduates, plus competitive benefits.

Pre‑Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the p