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Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Software Engineering Track - Start Date: July 12, 2027
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Operations Director (Program Director)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in VA: $190k–$190k, median $190k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Technology Development Program (TECDP) – Software Engineer Track – Full-Time Associate Our Technology Development Program (TECDP) is a two-year program designed to build technical expertise and a holistic understanding of how technology fuels transformation across the healthcare industry. Associates join a technical track aligned to their interests and career goals, gaining hands-on experience, expanding their technical acumen, and collaborating across disciplines to solve real-world challenges in healthcare. This role is designed to support your transition from academia to industry. The program is ideal for recent graduates and early‑career professionals who are curious, motivated, and eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. The Software Engineer Track is designed for individuals passionate about building and maintaining applications that drive better healthcare outcomes. What you’ll do • Meaningful Work: Design and deliver scalable software solutions that drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes as part of The Cigna Group’s Software Engineering track. • Learn by Collaborating: Learn by doing alongside peers, mentors, and cross‑functional partners through hands‑on projects, recruiting support, innovation efforts, community initiatives, and onboarding experiences. • Structured Learning: Grow through a blend of core and track‑specific curriculum, including technical training, leadership development, and business exposure to support your development as a well‑rounded technologist. • Community & Connection: Build strong relationships across the organization through networking, mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and informal peer engagement that support both personal and professional growth. Qualifications • Education: Full time candidates must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical program at the time of hire. Preferred degrees include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering. • Additional degrees such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Math, Bioinformatics, or Healthcare Analytics will be considered if paired with strong coding experience and exposure to software development principles. • Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming languages and tools such as Python or other coding languages, prompt engineering, JavaScript, SQL. • Courses & Experiences: Academic coursework, research, or internships focused on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or generative AI. Exposure to real-world applications of AI in healthcare or other industries is a plus. • AI Forward Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their potential to reshape industries. Interest in ethical AI, responsible innovation, and the intersection of AI and human-centered design. • Well Rounded: Leadership or involvement in clubs, organizations, or technical competitions such as Hackathons, AI challenges, or research symposiums. Desired Skills & Competencies • Clear Communication: Effectively share ideas with technical and non‑technical audiences. • Collaboration & Inclusion: Build strong relationships and work well on diverse teams. • Critical Thinking: Analyze complex problems and create innovative solutions. • Curiosity: Understand how technology supports healthcare and connects to business goals. • Strength-Based Leadership: Leverage personal and team strengths to drive results. • Growth Mindset: Pursue continuous learning and career development. • Technology Fluency & Ethics: Use foundational and emerging technologies responsibly to deliver value. Additional Information • Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Morris Plains, NJ | St. Louis, MO | Blo