[Hiring] Senior Director Software Engineering @The Cigna Group

Role Description

We are seeking a transformational Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead the strategy, delivery, modernization, and operational excellence of the technology platforms supporting Claims and Intelligence Solutions. This leader will be accountable for platform engineering, DevSecOps, AI-first software development practices, cloud infrastructure, and the resiliency of both mainframe and distributed application ecosystems.

Operating at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and operations, this role ensures that platform investments align with enterprise priorities, regulatory requirements, and measurable business outcomes. The Senior Director will drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, accelerate AI-enabled software development lifecycle (SDLC) capabilities, and foster a culture of innovation, automation, security, and continuous improvement.

The role is responsible for building and sustaining secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud and application platforms that enable agile product delivery while maintaining operational stability for critical business functions. Success requires balancing modernization initiatives, run-the-business excellence, risk management, and value realization across a complex technology landscape.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical credibility with engineering teams, a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives, and the executive presence required to influence senior business, operations, and technology leaders across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Claims and Intelligence Solutions platforms.
• Lead strategic technology decisions across operational excellence, platform modernization, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Drive the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional programs spanning multiple product, engineering, operations, and business teams.
• Partner with business, operations, and technology leaders to prioritize investments, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Establish clear execution frameworks, governance, and accountability mechanisms.
• Champion the adoption and maturation of modern engineering practices and architectures.
• Serve as a key technology leader in portfolio planning, investment strategy, and annual budgeting processes.
• Partner closely with finance, business, and operations leaders to develop compelling business cases and investment strategies.
• Establish governance and performance frameworks to monitor financial performance and benefits realization.
• Drive portfolio transparency and accountability through effective planning, forecasting, resource management, and executive reporting processes.
• Serve as the senior technology partner to Claims Operations and business leadership.
• Foster strong partnerships across business and technology organizations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering leadership experience delivering scalable, resilient technology platforms.
• Strong expertise in healthcare claims and provider technologies.
• Demonstrated executive presence, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare payer organizations.
• Experience driving modernization through cloud transformation and AI-enabled capabilities.

Leadership & Behavioral Attributes

• Executive leader with a builder's mindset who thrives in ambiguity.
• Proven ability to cultivate high-performing, AI-enabled engineering teams.
• Strong influencer with exceptional business and financial acumen.

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

• Annual salary of 195,000 - 325,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors.
• Eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long-term incentive plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health.
• Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being programs.
• 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

Company Description

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.