Architecture Senior Advisor

The Architecture Senior Advisor is a senior technology expert who helps plan, design, and improve large computer systems. This role makes sure systems are secure, reliable, and able to grow with the business. The advisor works with business and technology teams to align technology solutions with company goals and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and design large technology systems that are secure, reliable, and easy to maintain.
• Create and maintain clear system plans, diagrams, and technical standards.
• Guide technology teams on best practices, tools, and modern platforms such as cloud services.
• Design scalable solutions, including cloud-based systems, APIs, and connected services.
• Work with business partners to understand needs and turn them into technical requirements.
• Ensure systems follow company standards, policies, and security guidelines.
• Help improve system performance and reduce technical issues.
• Mentor and support junior architects and engineers by sharing knowledge and guidance.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of experience in technology, system design, software, or infrastructure.
• At least 3+ years in a senior, lead, or advisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Knowledge of system architecture, APIs, and databases.
• Understanding of secure and scalable system design.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to explain technical ideas in simple terms.
• Comfortable guiding teams and influencing technical decisions.

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 138,600 - 231,000 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 and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. 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. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.