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Development Program

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What difference will you make?

The 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.
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Internship:

Explore your future in technology. As a TECDP intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and collaborate with experienced professionals—giving you a meaningful introduction to tech careers at The Cigna Group.
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Full-time:

Build your career in technology with purpose. TECDP offers structured development, hands-on experience, and specialized tracks that allow you to grow your skills in a focused area while making an impact across the organization.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
TECDP Tracks

​​​​​​​Tracks are broad career paths made up of roles that share similar or transferable skill sets. This model enables focused development through tailored curriculum and meaningful experiences. Tracks  include:

TECDP Tracks:
Tracks are broad career paths made up of roles that share similar or transferable skill sets. This model enables focused development through tailored curriculum and meaningful experiences. Tracks  include:
Software Engineering
Build the future of health tech.
As a Software Engineer at The Cigna Group, you’ll design, develop, test, and maintain cutting-edge applications that power our healthcare ecosystem. From mobile apps to enterprise platforms, you’ll solve real-world problems that improve lives—while growing your skills in agile development, cloud-native architecture, and modern frameworks. 
Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering Power the backbone of digital health. 
Join the team that keeps The Cigna Group’s technology running smoothly and securely. Infrastructure & Cloud Engineers architect and maintain scalable, resilient systems across on-prem and cloud environments. You’ll work with the latest in automation, containerization, and hybrid cloud to support customers and providers. 
Cybersecurity 
Uncover threats. Protect millions. 
Cybersecurity at The Cigna Group is about more than defense—it’s about investigation, innovation, and impact. You’ll analyze threat patterns, respond to incidents, and secure critical systems that protect sensitive health data. From ethical hacking to cloud security, you’ll be part of a team solving complex challenges that matter. 
Data & Analytics Engineering 
Build intelligence. Drive impact.
At The Cigna Group, Data & Analytics Engineers turn complex data into actionable insights that improve health outcomes. You’ll design scalable pipelines, model data for clarity, and apply advanced analytics to solve real-world problems. Working with big data tools, cloud platforms, and predictive models, you’ll help shape smarter decisions across the business. 
AI Engineering 
Reimagine healthcare with AI. 
AI Engineers at The Cigna Group harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to build intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and evolve. You’ll develop algorithms that personalize care, automate processes, and unlock new possibilities in digital health. If you’re passionate about AI’s potential to transform lives, this is your track. 
Mainframe Technology 
Modernize the core of healthcare. 
Mainframe Technologists at The Cigna Group maintain, modernize, and support the mission-critical systems that power our enterprise. These platforms handle millions of transactions daily—ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance across our healthcare operations. You’ll work at the intersection of tradition and innovation, applying modern tools to evolve foundational systems that keep our business running and our customers cared for. 

Program Details

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Applications for TECDP are typically open from August through November for both internship and full‑time opportunities, aligning with the academic calendar for students and recent graduates.

TECDP hires into the following technology hubs:

Saint Louis, MO
Bloomfield, CT
Morris Plains, NJ
Austin, TX
Bloomington, MN

The TECDP internship is a 12‑week experience, while the TECDP full‑time program is a two‑year journey aligned to a specific technology track. Across both options, participants gain hands‑on experience through meaningful project work and continuous skill development.

TECDP is ideal for well‑rounded technologists who are passionate about transforming healthcare through innovative solutions. Strong candidates are curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow both technically and professionally.
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What sets the TECDP apart?

From day one, TECDP gives you hands-on experience, a clear technical focus, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape your early career.
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Meaningful Technology

Work on solutions that improve access, affordability, and quality in healthcare—so you can see the real impact of your work.
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Track-Based Experience

Start in a dedicated technology track, building depth and relevant experience with teams doing real work.
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Hands-On Impact

Contribute to enterprise-scale projects using modern tools and platforms—gaining experience that sets you up for success.
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Built for Growth

Develop your skills and confidence through structured learning, mentorship, and support from day one.
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Rojaun's Career Journey

Rojaun started his career with The Cigna Group in 2020 working on impactful projects related to COVID-19, sleep monitoring, and more. Since then, he's been able to grow his career and make a meaningful impact.
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2022: 
Application Developer

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Rojaun modernized legacy applications and improved performance through Angular development, automation, and CI/CD—while contributing to agile delivery and TECDP recruiting initiatives.
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2023:
AWS Cloud Engineer

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During this time, he built scalable cloud solutions and automation using AWS and Python—improving efficiency, reducing vulnerabilities, and delivering high-impact integrations across enterprise systems.
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Current:
Lead Software Engineer

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Rojaun leads a cross-functional team delivering finance technology solutions, driving automation and modernization to improve data reliability and reduce risk.

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