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# Software Engineering Senior Advisor - Remote

- **Company:** Cigna
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,200.0 - $217,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Internet Service Provider, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Node.Js, Object-Relational Mapping, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Ruby on Rails, Software Engineering, Unix Commands, Web Services, System Availability, Backend, AWS ECS, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Api Design, Docker
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/cignacareers/job/United-States-Work-at-Home/Software-Engineering-Senior-Advisor---Remote_26012875

## About the Role

* At least 3 years of experience as a development lead, principal-level engineer, architect, or senior individual contributor.

 * Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, including API design and object-relational mapping.

 * Experience designing and supporting scalable, highly available web services and backend applications.

 * Experience setting technical standards and guiding engineering decisions across teams.

 * Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

 * Experience with AWS or another cloud infrastructure platform.

 * Working knowledge of Unix command-line tools for application support and maintenance.

 * Experience with Agile delivery methods, such as Scrum or Kanban, and with constructive code review practices.

 * Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript.

 * Experience with Docker, AWS ECS or ECR, and GitLab CI or another CI/CD platform.

 * Experience with Jira and Confluence.

 * Experience with pair programming and mentoring engineers.

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

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.

## Description

* Set the technical direction for backend applications, APIs, and services built primarily with Ruby on Rails and Node.js.

 * Design solutions for scale, high availability, reliability, maintainability, and strong performance.

 * Partner with engineers, product leaders, and cross-functional teams to turn business needs into clear technical plans.

 * Provide hands-on technical leadership through coding, design reviews, code reviews, pairing, and practical feedback.

 * Define and promote engineering standards that improve consistency, quality, delivery speed, and operational readiness across teams.

 * Guide cloud architecture and deployment practices in AWS, including container-based services and CI/CD pipelines.

 * Use data and production insights to identify risks, solve complex issues, and improve system health.

 * Coach engineers, share knowledge, and create an environment where the team can learn, experiment, and grow.