Application Developer (Lead Analyst) at Cigna in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

Summary:

Provides advanced professional input to complex Application Development assignments/projects. Devises or modifies procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs. Highly skilled. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications programming activities. This position may perform systems analysis functions. Supports and provides direction to more junior professionals. Works autonomously, only requiring "expert" level technical support from others. Exercises judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of both standard and complex techniques and procedures. Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge and acumen to develop models and procedures, and monitor trends, within Application Development.

Responsibilities:

• Creation of applications that support our in-house business partners through automation of manual business processes


• Primarily responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, and maintaining solutions for the team


• Contribute to development and support of development and drive work to completion of on-time commitments


• Work closely with the testing and requirement gathering processes and people to ensure a feedback/quality loop is in place with open collaboration


• Work directly with business areas to define business requirements and translate those requirements into conceptual and logical data models, and user-interfaces


• Research and evaluate alternative solutions; recommends and develops the most efficient and cost effective technical solutions


• Define, understand and recommend changes to the existing software and application environment in tandem with the current business needs and direction


• Interact with various matrix partners and team members to ensure applications are fulfilling user requirements, are efficiently designed & are easy to support and maintain


• Perform root cause analysis for issues and provide effective and timely resolution


• Apply technical processes to solve complex problems.


• This person will also be responsible for small to medium system enhancements and / or large scale strategic initiatives as needed


• Support and maintenance of technical solutions


• Work with leadership to determine priorities and releases


• Coordinate release schedule and communicate progress and completion of work

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems OR related field; OR equivalent work experience


• 3-5 years of development experience using Visual Studio and at least one of the .Net Coding languages (VB .Net, C# , F# )

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing automations using windows API libraries and .Net UI Automation


• Experience using Team Foundation Server for code repository


• Experience using SQL Server and T-SQL


• Ability to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Commitment to improvement of customer experience


• Ability to balance between meeting business needs & cost effectiveness


• Collaborative with strong negotiation skills


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• A solid understanding of project management lifecycle methodology


• Experience in translating technical requirements into source code


• Good facilitation/meeting management skills


• Ability to make progress in the face of uncertainty or opposition


• Flexible, ability to work in a fast paced often changing environment

This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation.

When you work with Cigna, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.