Senior Data Platform Solution Architect

We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Solution Architect (Architecture Senior Advisor) to design and deliver secure, scalable data and analytics solutions. This role helps turn business needs into clear, practical systems that support data use across the company. You will work closely with product, engineering, and architecture teams to make sure solutions are easy to build, cost-effective, and meet long-term goals. Responsibilities Design data and analytics solutions from start to finish Make sure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with company goals Turn business needs into clear system designs that teams can build Guide engineering teams to deliver strong, ready-to-use solutions Design data platforms, including data flow, storage, and reporting Support advanced analytics such as data products and AI/ML use cases Work with teams to connect systems and improve data sharing across the company Partner with enterprise architecture to follow standards and best practices Review designs and ensure quality, security, and compliance Communicate plans and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical teams Stay current on new tools and bring ideas to improve the data platform Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of experience building data platforms and analytics solutions Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Databricks Strong knowledge of data design, data models, and data pipelines Experience working with data warehouses and analytics systems Ability to turn complex ideas into clear, practical solutions Strong communication and teamwork skills Preferred Experience with healthcare data standards such as FHIR or HL7 Experience with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics tools Knowledge of data governance, data quality, or metadata management If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 138,600 - 231,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here. About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. 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.