Software Engineering Senior Advisor

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Engineering Lead to drive excellence in testing and automation across web and mobile applications. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions, optimizing testing processes, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. If you are passionate about quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project teams across multiple workstreams, including data partners, integrated systems, and external vendors.
• Query and analyze data to validate results, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance test automation suites.
• Develop automated tests to support speed-to-market goals while ensuring quality standards.
• Optimize and troubleshoot automated tests and related artifacts for seamless execution in CI/CD pipelines, reducing cycle time.
• Escalate risks and issues promptly to enable effective planning and stakeholder communication.
• Perform manual and exploratory testing when required, maintaining a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Identify, document, and resolve defects through detailed reporting and tracking.
• Adhere to organizational Quality Engineering best practices while contributing to improvements in testing methodologies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12+ years of proven experience in testing and ensuring the quality of web and mobile applications.
• Strong ability to analyze business requirements, design efficient test automation suites, and manage defect tracking throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and principles applied to software testing.
• Solid programming foundation with practical experience; proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience automating Web UI and API testing using Cypress for robust front-end and back-end coverage.
• Proficiency in mobile automation using WebdriverIO across diverse platforms and devices.
• Experience with test management tools such as Jira for planning, tracking, and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Git-based source control tools (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database/backend testing.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and SoapUI.

Desired Experience

• Healthcare domain knowledge.
• Additional mobile automation experience.
• Exposure to AWS services (e.g., DynamoDB, S3 Buckets, Lambda).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities; highly organized, self-motivated, and quick to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

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 127,400 - 212,300 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.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why 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) with company match, 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, visit Life at Cigna Group.

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.