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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Senior Manager - Pharmacy Technology - Hybrid - **Company:** Cigna - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Software Suite, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, AngularJS, Information Technology, Operational Systems - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/cignacareers/job/St-Louis-MO/Software-Engineering-Senior-Manager---Pharmacy-Technology---Hybrid_26007945 ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in software engineering, application support, production systems, or a related technology field. * 3+ years of experience leading technical, software engineering, or application support teams. * Experience diagnosing, resolving, and preventing complex production issues in enterprise environments. * Strong background in root cause analysis, incident management, change management, release coordination, and production governance. * Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks. * Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in high-pressure or outage scenarios. * Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Willingness to work a flexible schedule to support critical initiatives and production needs., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field. * Hands-on or historical experience with AI technologies, cloud technology such as AWS or OpenShift, Microsoft C#.NET, C++, Angular, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. * Familiarity with manufacturing, fulfillment, pharmacy, or high-volume operational systems. * Growth mindset, strong ownership, and a passion for continuous improvement for yourself, your team, and the organization. ## Description Do you enjoy solving complex technology challenges and helping teams do their best work? As a Software Engineering Senior Manager, you will lead the Safire application platform that supports mail-order fulfillment pharmacies for Home Delivery, Accredo, and Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services. You will guide a talented engineering team, strengthen production stability, and partner across product, engineering, and automation teams to improve secure, reliable service delivery for the people who count on us., * Own end-to-end accountability for the pharmacy application suite, with a focus on stable, secure, and reliable production operations. * Set the scheduling systems strategy for the pharmacy technology application suite, balancing operational excellence, modernization, and continuous improvement. * Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and cloud capabilities, to improve platform resiliency, scalability, and supportability. * Serve as a senior technical advisor to business partners, product owners, and IT leaders, ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards and operational best practices. * Lead root cause analysis, remediation planning, and preventive actions for post-production incidents. * Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing software engineering team of 8-15 professionals, fostering ownership, accountability, and growth. * Partner with Product Owners to evaluate, prioritize, and plan customer and user requests based on business value, quality, and budget. * Drive process improvements and contribute to cross-functional IT programs that strengthen the team and the platform. ## Related Videos - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Why I Love End-2-End Tests and How To Get Them Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/996-why-i-love-end-2-end-tests-and-how-to-get-them-right) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)