ApplicationDeveloper Advisor
Technical developer partnering with the COE's Pega Architect to support application teams across the enterprise while contributing as a full-stack developer across all COE applications. This role requires deep Pega development skills combined with strong general software engineering capabilities — someone who can troubleshoot complex Pega architecture issues AND build modern web applications. AI-assisted development is core to how this team operates — you will use AI tools daily and contribute to AI-powered automation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
•Partner with the COE Pega Architect to support application teams with architecture guidance, code reviews, and technical problem-solving•Diagnose and resolve complex Pega issues (data models, flow actions, activities, integrations, UI/UX, decisioning)•Coordinate with Pega vendor experts when issues exceed internal team expertise•Develop and maintain features across all COE applications:oFLAC — license forecasting and cost management platform (FastAPI+ React + PostgreSQL)oRAG Platform — enterprise AI knowledge system (FastAPI+ React +LangChain+ Azure AI Search)oPega Deployment Manager — automated deployment workflows (Python + GitHub integration)•Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, leveraging Pega native APIs for automated builds, deployments, and environment management•Develop reusable Pega patterns and best practices for application teams•Practice spec-driven development — write detailed specifications and requirements documents before coding, using them to drive AI-assisted code generation and ensure quality outcomes•Use AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code) daily across all projects•Contribute to AI integration efforts — help identify manual processes that can be automated with AI and build those automations
Qualifications
Education:
•Anybachelor’sdegree
Experience:
•Totalof11-13years of experience.•At least8+ years of Pega development experience (CLSA certification preferred)•
Skills:
•Deep understanding of Pega architecture: class hierarchy, data model, UI (Constellation or traditional), integration services (REST/SOAP), decisioning•Strong software development skills: Python and JavaScript•Experience with web frameworks (FastAPI, React, or equivalent)•Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server)•Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and Pega native APIs (deployment, build, export/import)•Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows•Experience with AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude Code, or similar) — daily use expected•Familiarity with AI/LLM concepts (prompt engineering, structured outputs, prompt management, or building with AI APIs)•Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills — you'll be the go-to person for application teams
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health.
The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships around the world.
