Technology Apprentice Program - Hybrid

At The Cigna Group, we believe technology is the heartbeat of innovation in healthcare—powering smarter decisions, better outcomes, and more personalized experiences for millions of people. Our Technology Apprentice Program serves as a launchpad for passionate technologists seeking to make a meaningful impact while accelerating their professional growth.

The Technology Apprentice Program is a full-time, 16-week immersive experience designed to cultivate future technical talent in the software engineering and application development space.​Through real-world projects, collaborative engagement, and guided development, apprentices will grow their skills, build lasting connections, and confidently launch their careers in technology.

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  Participate in a comprehensive onboarding experience to equip you with the knowledge, connections, and technical skills needed to thrive within The Cigna Group's technology function.

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  Grow your career through development workshops, trainings, and continued education options

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  Engage and grow within the technology function through hands-on experience solving real-world challenges, deepening your technical skills.

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  Work alongside experienced software and/or application developers to build, test, and maintain applications while developing core technical and professional skills.

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  Engage with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners through collaborative initiatives.

We’re looking for curious, collaborative, and forward-thinking individuals who are eager to grow as technologists and make a meaningful impact across The Cigna Group’s diverse technology landscape.

We prefer that candidates meet one or more of the following educational requirements:

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in software development, computer science, or a related technology field

• Graduation from a technical bootcamp focused on full-stack development, front-end/back-end engineering, or app development

• Completion of a recognized technical certification from a recognized technical organization/institution (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Oracle) with hands-on experience applying those skills in real-world projects

Ideal candidates will also bring the following technical competencies and abilities:

• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, .NET, Kotlin, Typescript, C#, Python, Go 

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, version control systems (Git) and basic debugging techniques 

• Basic understanding of programming concepts (variables, loops, functions)

• Familiarity with web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• Experience with agile methodologies, team-based development, or open-source contributions is a plus.

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 need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.  Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

We value candidates who bring:

• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to learn new technology quickly and adapt to changing priorities

• A growth mindset focused on taking ownership of personal and professional growth through continuous learning and proactive career exploration.

• Demonstrated curiosity and creativity in solving problems.

• Collaboration and relationship building in diverse teams