Senior Software Engineer-Java Backend Developer

Cigna Healthcare is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. In this role, you will work with complex healthcare datasets while ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient data processing that drives business insights, operational efficiency, and innovation.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Position: Java Backend Experience: 5-8 years Category: General Main location: Hyd/chennai/Bangalore Work Type: Hybrid

Your future duties and responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and modern frameworks
Build scalable data processing pipelines for high-volume healthcare data Collaborate with data engineering, security, and analytics teams to support product needs Ensure data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA and PHI best practices) Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability Implement integration patterns using microservices and cloud technologies Follow DevOps and CI/CD practices for automation and continuous improvement Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Must to Have:
Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 8 or above) Experience with Spring Boot and REST API development Proficiency in working with SQL/NoSQL databases Experience with distributed data systems or data processing frameworks Strong understanding of secure coding practices and data protection Experience working in Agile methodology with tools like Jira Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines Good to Have: Experience in healthcare domain or regulated data environments Familiarity with Kafka, event-driven architecture, and ETL processes Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) Understanding of API security standards (OAuth2, JWT)

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.