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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Advisor - **Company:** Cigna - **Location:** Franklin, TN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, ASP.NET, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Asp.net Web Api, Event Driven Architecture, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Cosmos DB, Checkmarx, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/cignacareers/job/Franklin-TN/Software-Engineering-Advisor_26009000 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Technology Management, or a related field. * 8+ years of software engineering experience. * 3+ years of experience working with the technologies listed below. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. * Experience with modern software delivery practices, including Continuous Integration (CI), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). * Strong verbal and written English communication skills. * Ability to explain technical concepts in business-friendly language. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * Ability to lead technical discussions and recommend solution designs. * Experience mentoring other engineers and supporting team development. * Passion for learning new technologies and improving engineering practices. Technical Skills * C# * ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET Web API * ReactJS * Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) * SOLID Design Principles and Design Patterns * Data Structures * xUnit and automated testing * Kafka * Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture * Microsoft Azure, including AKS and Terraform * Cosmos DB * Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) * SonarQube and Checkmarx ## Description We are looking for a Software Engineering Advisor to help design, build, and improve AI-powered applications and software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with both U.S. and offshore teams throughout the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support. You will help create scalable, secure, and reliable applications while supporting AI model performance, accuracy, and optimization. This position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment. 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