Application Development Analyst

Digital Developer (Java)

Organisation

Cigna, a leading global health insurer, is going through an exciting period of expansion; at the centre of our International division’s ambitious growth strategy we are currently working towards multi-year effort to implement a consistent digital strategy for the international markets. The strategy will encompass online purchasing, online customer servicing and portal design. We offer opportunity to learn new technologies and work on challenging projects, in a dynamic digital development environment.

Role

Due to continued success and growth of our talented Application Development team, we are now looking to add a talented and experienced Java Developer to join the business and participate in global projects. This role also presents an opportunity for the incumbent to broaden into the Salesforce developer space as the application landscape moves from legacy web sites to new Experience portals.

You will play a leading role in extending the existing toolset, processes and framework used by the Application Development Team.

Main duties/responsibilities include

• Developing Java applications and services using Cigna standards
• Participating in code reviews, including applications security review
• Accountable for delivering quality code and test automation as per Cigna standards
• Utilizing design methodologies, object-oriented design and design patterns
• Working with other teams throughout the company to determine feasibility, business and functional requirements, and technical designs on assigned projects
• Producing detailed technical designs / documentation
• Providing ongoing support, maintenance and enhancement of systems
• Producing implementation plans and working with Ops Support team on production releases
• Undertaking L3 production support to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Providing support and guidance to other members of the team
• Interfacing in a professional manner with internal and external users, at all levels
• Using own initiative to continually identify areas of service improvement
  
  

Skills And Experience

Essential requirements:

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience
• Java 8+
• Spring Core Framework, Spring Data/JPA
• Unit Testing, Test Automation
• Maven or Gradle
• Hibernate, MSSQL
• Design and develop REST Web APIs/services
• Experience with source code management systems (GIT)
  
  

Should Have Requirements

• Spring Boot (including Spring Boot REST API), Spring Security
• Consuming SOAP web services
• Swagger, Postman, SoapUI
• JSP, basic JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS 3
• Spring MVC
• OWASP/Web App Security
• T-SQL, SQL Stored Procedures
• Experience with Agile software development lifecycle
• Experience with Linux Bash and JBoss web application server (JBoss JWS, JBoss EAP)
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps
  
  

Nice To Have Requirements

• Jira backlog management
• Experience developing microservices, service mesh, Istio or equivalent
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Boards, Repos, Pipelines and Deployments
• Docker, AWS, CloudFormation
• Front-end frameworks such as React.js or legacy frameworks such as Struts, Tapestry, Webflow, Tiles, ExtJS
• Experience with security products Checkmarx and OWASP ZAP
• Experience with Salesforce, either as an admin or developer
• Ability to determine unique and creative solutions to problems within a rapid development environment
  
  

Why Should you join Cigna?

You will get the chance to work with a global, truly innovative and flexible Technology division that is growing rapidly due to continued success and massive transformation.

We are constantly investing in, improving and innovating our global technology stack. Right now we are investing in Cloud, AI & ML as well as working heavily with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

You will join a business that truly invests in you as a person. You will be offered the opportunity to progress your knowledge and skills through both internal and external training, take secondment to other teams / projects and much more.

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.

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