Software Engineering Senior Advisor- Hybrid

Morris Plains, NJFull-time$132k–$217kPosted Jul 21, 2026

Cigna-Evernorth Services Inc. seeks a Software Engineering Senior Advisor for the Morris Plains, NJ location to work on complex Application Development assignments/projects.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the principal designer for major systems with moderate complexity and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.

• Provides comprehensive consultation to business unit and IT management and staff on all phases of application programming and processes for diverse development platforms, computing environments (e.g., host based, distributed systems, client server, software, hardware, technologies and tools, etc.).

• Works closely with client and IT management and staff to identify application development solutions, new or modified programs, reuse of existing code through the use of program development software alternatives, or integration of purchased solutions or a combination of the available alternatives.

• Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost effective application programming solution.

• May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions.

• Documents, tests, implements and provides ongoing support for the applications.

• Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives.

• Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.

• Focuses on providing thought leadership within Application Development but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business.

• Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.

• Hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years of experience in any mainframe migration and development role in the pharmacy benefits management domain.

• Must have experience with: Medicare Part D Plans including secondary non-Medicare prescription drug coverage;

• Facilitating payer determinations and the accurate calculation of TrOOP expenses of beneficiaries;

• Mainframe migration and development using COBOL 6, JCL, VSAM, DB2, MQ, & TSO/ISPF;

• PBM Claim Adjudication; NCPDP Standards;

• Working in multiple CICS regions;

• Accumulation calculation for TROOP and OOP; Complex Code Analysis;

• Preparing online and batch test plans;

• Extracting and creating batch and online test data according to code changes;

• Working with business counterparts to generate requirements; and

• Leading onshore and offshore teams.

Salary Range: $131,997-$217,000


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.





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 need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.  Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

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.

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