Data Engineering Lead Analyst

Overview  

Cigna International Health   is seeking a skilled Cloud Data Engineer to architect, develop, and optimise robust data solutions on cloud platforms. This role is pivotal in building and   maintaining   the foundational data infrastructure that supports scalable, secure, and high-performance applications for our UAE operations.  

We are seeking an experienced   Software Engineer   to   drive   our   software development   and cloud infrastructure   efforts   in creating high-quality , scalable   applications . The ideal candidate will   engineer technical solutions, produce clean code,   and ensure successful delivery of software solutions aligned with business goals.  

Responsibilities  

Technical Leadership:   

Design   and   implement   scalable   solutions on   AWS,   build   and   maintain   data   pipelines   and   cloud -native   processing systems .    

Provide   technical   dire ction and   ownershi p   of   the   API stack   discipline   within   the   application   development .   

Define and i mplement software engineering strategy   aligned   with the overall business and product   objectives .  

Contribute   across   design,   development,   deployment   and   support   of   cloud- based   ap plic ation .  

Help define and enforce   applications development   standards,   policies ,   and best   practic es .  

Mentoring :   

Lead   and   mentor   junior   software development team   members , fostering a culture of innovation,   automation,   collaboration, and excellence.  

Take   an   act ive part in   career development   and   performance   of junior software development team   members.    

Project Delivery:   

Collaborate with   cross- functional   teams and   e xecute   software project s , ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.  

Execute   project plans and application designs to ensure projects are aligned with standards and IT strategy .  

Follow   the design principles, and development   best practices   to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient solutions , collaborating   with   other senior leads.  

Requirements  

Experience:  

6+ years in software/data engineering roles, with a strong   track record   in cloud-native data solutions.  

Proven   expertise   in AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM, KMS, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, ALB/NLB).  

Hands-on experience with Terraform (or similar   IaC   tools) for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure.  

Strong data engineering skills, including building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines.  

Proficiency   in SQL (preferred) and Python / P yspark   ( required for automation and data processing).  

Experience with API development, security (OAuth 2.0, JWT), and documentation ( OpenAPI /Swagger).  

Experience   in Databricks is a plus.  

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).  

Leadership & Communication:  

Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams.  

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  

Education:  

Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Computer Science , Software/Data Engineering, or a related field.  

Desirable:  

Knowledge of   data platforms and governance , e xperience in   Databricks   as   engineer   is a plus .  

Experience working in regulated environments or with multi-region/multi-currency systems.  

Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative delivery.  

Exposure to Jira or similar project management tools.  

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.