Software Engineering Lead Analyst

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Cigna, a leading Health Services company, is looking for exceptional software engineers to join our dynamic team in the Software Engineering Excellence organization. This role will support and advance new and innovative solutions to streamline the end-to-end process of code deployments while adhering to necessary controls.

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think this position is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

As a Software Engineering Lead Analyst – Stability & Resilience Engineering, you will play a key role in providing the Engineering Solutions using Python and LLM driven models, mentoring team members contributing to R&D in SRE ensuring high level of accountability. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Python-based development, exposure to machine learning and OpenAI models, and a proven ability to take full accountability in both individual and team settings.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy Python-based applications with a focus on frameworks and libraries used in Machine Learning and AI.

• Lead by example as a hands-on contributor while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

• Contribute to the development and operationalization of AI/ML models, with an emphasis on scalable and maintainable architectures.

• Drive R&D initiatives and actively contribute to the establishment and evolution of internal Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

• Collaborate with product, architecture, and platform teams to explore new technologies and solutions aligned with the latest trends in AI and ML.

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules, ensuring quality delivery, accountability, and adherence to best practices.

• Present ideas, concepts, and complex technical solutions clearly to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills & Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of strong software engineering experience with a primary focus on Python programming.
• Deep expertise in Python frameworks and libraries relevant to Machine Learning, AI, and OpenAI integrations (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangChain, OpenAI APIs).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to mentor, present, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience working as both an individual contributor and a technical leader or mentor.
• Exposure to ML algorithms, model deployment, and understanding of how to operationalize AI in production environments.
• Prior involvement in R&D initiatives and setting up or contributing to Centres of Excellence (CoEs) is highly desirable.
• Must have a high sense of ownership and accountability.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications in Machine Learning, AI, or Python development are a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying AI models at scale.
• Prior experience in healthcare IT is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to work in an Agile development environment and participate in scrum ceremonies.

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