Software Engineering Director

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve. They are seeking a Software Engineering Director to lead teams in building secure, scalable technology solutions that enhance user experiences while mentoring engineering teams and establishing best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lad and support multiple engineering teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions
• Translate product and business strategy into clear engineering plans, delivery milestones, and technical roadmaps
• Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, standards, and ways of working across teams
• Partner with Product Management and Architecture to design secure, resilient systems that scale with the business
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development to build strong, balanced teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Operations, Client Success, and Growth to align priorities and deliver outcomes
• Champion agile delivery, automation, and modern tooling to improve quality, speed, and reliability
• Ensure platforms meet expectations for performance, security, compliance, and operational excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of managers and senior engineers
• Experience leading teams across the full software lifecycle in complex, cross-functional environments
• Strong understanding of modern application development, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving
• Clear, confident communicator able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with technology stacks such as Go, React, React Native, .NET, and integrated platforms
• Experience leading teams through growth, transformation, or system modernization initiatives