Software Engineering Senior Advisor, Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE)

Cigna

$130K — $217K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI, data solutions, automation, or technology delivery.
  • Experience delivering enterprise technology solutions from concept to implementation.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.
  • Proven collaboration and influencing skills across business and tech stakeholders.
  • Experience working effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and define innovative solutions.
  • Lead efforts translating business challenges into actionable technical requirements.
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI and digital solutions that drive business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable and sustainable solutions.
  • Build prototypes and proofs of concept to validate value and accelerate decision-making.
  • Guide solutions from concept through production, ensuring alignment and adoption.
  • Drive transition of mature solutions to long-term owners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health-related benefits starting on day one, including medical, vision, and dental.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Company-paid life insurance and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus paid holidays.
  • Access to well-being and behavioral health programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, uncover opportunities, and define innovative solution approaches.
  • Lead discovery efforts that translate business challenges into actionable technical requirements and delivery plans.
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI, automation, data, and digital solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, product, and delivery teams to create scalable and sustainable solutions.
  • Build prototypes, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products that validate value and accelerate decision-making.
  • Guide solutions from concept through production while ensuring stakeholder alignment and adoption.
  • Drive successful transition of mature solutions to long-term product, operations, or technology owners.
  • Identify reusable components, patterns, and best practices that can be leveraged across multiple business initiatives.
  • Advocate for innovation and continuous improvement while helping expand adoption of AI capabilities across the enterprise.


Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, artificial intelligence, data solutions, automation, or technology delivery.
  • Experience delivering enterprise technology solutions from concept through implementation.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology organizations.
  • Experience working independently and effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with Generative AI, AI agents, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or machine learning solutions.
  • Experience developing cloud-native solutions, APIs, and modern software applications.
  • Experience within healthcare, pharmacy, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Background in consulting, product management, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies and product-centric development practices.


What Success Looks Like
  • Deliver AI-enabled solutions that create measurable business value and operational impact.
  • Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders across the enterprise.
  • Accelerate adoption of AI Enablement Office capabilities and best practices.
  • Create reusable assets, accelerators, and patterns that scale beyond individual projects.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and responsible AI adoption.


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 130,200 - 217,000 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.

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, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

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