Application Development Advisor

This position is a temporary assignment. As a contractor, you’ll be employed by Magnit, not The Cigna Group or any subsidiaries of The Cigna Group.Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Application Development assignments/projects. Acts as the principal designer for major systems with moderately complexity and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Provides comprehensive consultation to business unit and IT management and staff on all phases of application programming and processes for diverse development platforms, computing environments (e.g., host based, distributed systems, client server, software, hardware, technologies and tools, etc.). Works closely with client and IT management and staff to identify application development solutions, new or modified programs, reuse of existing code through the use of program development software alternatives, or integration of purchased solutions or a combination of the available alternatives. Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost effective application programming solution. May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions. Documents, tests, implements and provides on-going support for the applications. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives. Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders. Focuses on providing thought leadership within Application Development but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business. Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.Python development — Maintain and enhance Flask/uWSGI APIs, SQLAlchemy/PostgreSQL data models, and related services.ETL & workflow management — Support and evolve a custom ETL platform processing Veritas Data Insight outputs and identity-permission data.Systems integration — Work with Okta, ServiceNow, and Windows PowerShell-based automation across Linux and Windows environments.Infrastructure operations — Deploy and troubleshoot Ansible-managed rootless Podman containers, systemd services, and TLS/reverse-proxy configurations.Performance & data engineering — Optimize pandas/PostgreSQL workloads and improve scalability of metrics processing.Quality engineering — Introduce automated testing, CI practices, and address technical debt and reliability risks.3+ years of experience Bachelors In Computer Science Preferred But Not RequiredHourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation) The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $60.00/hour-$65.00/hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or STEM OPT training.The operator of this Talent Community is a global leader of contingent talent services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.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.