Test Architect Principal
Role Overview
PBM Test Architect Principal will serve as the senior technical authority for end-to-end testing strategy, quality architecture, and release-readiness evidence across the New PBM Platform program. The role defines the test framework spanning the New PBM Platform, retained and modernized ESI systems, enterprise integrations, and client re-implementation activities. Working across both the build of new capability and the integration and re-implementation of existing systems, this Principal will establish common standards for test scope, sequencing, automation, data, environments, evidence, and readiness criteria so that quality decisions are consistent across the full delivery lifecycle.
This role partners with the Build Quality Lead, Integration and End-to-End Test Lead, PBM Test Lead, PBS Test Lead, platform and product engineering, enterprise architecture, delivery, security, infrastructure, and business readiness teams.
The Principal provides direction on the most complex quality and testing matters, resolves issues with limited organizational precedent, and translates technical risk into clear recommendations for senior leaders and release-governance forums.
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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.
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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.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in software testing, quality engineering, technology architecture, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience defining enterprise-scale test strategies and governing quality across multiple engineering and delivery organizations.
- Proven success influencing senior technical leaders and executives without relying on direct authority.
- Experience supporting large-scale platform transformation, systems integration, or enterprise migration programs.
- Hands-on experience building and governing test automation at enterprise scale, including framework design, CI/CD integration, and test data management under regulated data constraints.
- Experience testing within an AI-assisted software development lifecycle (AI-SDLC), including AI-generated tests and test data, and the validation and traceability controls required to rely on them.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
- 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 151,600 - 252,600 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
- 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, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in healthcare, pharmacy benefit management, regulated technology, or similarly complex transaction-processing environments preferred.
- This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.
About The Cigna Group
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