Remote Java Full Stack Developer - Pharma

Location: Remote (No West Coast Candidates)

Duration: 2 Years

Note: Candidates must be able to clear the Ropes technical assessment before submission. Healthcare or Pharmacy domain experience is must have. Top 5 Requirements Healthcare, Pharmacy, PBM, Claims, or Eligibility experienceStrong Full Stack development experienceStrong backend development using Java Experience with MongoDB and complex data models handling large datasets Hands-on experience with React, AWS, and Event-Driven/Microservices Architecture

Job Summary: Cigna is seeking a Software Engineering Senior Advisor to design and build scalable, cloud-native healthcare applications. This role requires a senior full-stack engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development, React, MongoDB, AWS, and event-driven distributed systems. Candidates with experience building applications in Healthcare, Pharmacy, PBM, Claims, or Eligibility environments will be given strong preference.

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java and React. Build high-performance backend services, REST APIs, and microservices. Design and optimize complex NoSQL data models using MongoDB.Develop event-driven applications using asynchronous messaging and distributed system patterns. Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions. Collaborate with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to deliver high-quality software. Develop delivery plans, provide estimates, identify risks, and drive projects to completion. Improve system scalability, reliability, observability, and production performance. Participate in code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote engineering best practices. Contribute to CI/CD automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve engineering productivity. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and enterprise security standards.

Required Skills: 10+ years of enterprise software development experience. Strong backend development experience using Java. Strong experience developing modern frontend applications using React.js. Experience building RESTful APIs and Microservices. Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases. Experience designing applications around Event-Driven Architecture. Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance. Experience working with AWS cloud services. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern software development practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.