Technology Development Program (TECDP)

Cigna Healthcare•Austin, TX

1d•$72,400 - $120,600•Hybrid

About The Position

At The Cigna Group, we believe technology is the heartbeat of innovation in healthcare—powering smarter decisions, better outcomes, and more personalized experiences for millions of people. Our Technology Development Program (TECDP) is a launchpad for passionate early-career technologists who want to make a meaningful impact while accelerating their growth. TECDP is a two-year immersive experience designed to build deep technical expertise and a holistic understanding of how technology fuels transformation across the healthcare ecosystem. 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.

Requirements

Full time candidates must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical program at the time of hire.
Familiarity with the languages and tools used within your aligned track.
Coursework, technical projects, or internships that demonstrate technical capabilities.
Familiarity with Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and an interest in how AI can enhance technology is highly valued.
Candidates should be curious about emerging technologies and eager to explore how AI can accelerate solutions.
Leadership or active involvement in clubs, organizations, or technical competitions.
Effective Communication: Clearly and confidently share ideas with both technical and non-technical audiences to foster understanding and alignment.
Collaboration & Inclusion: Work effectively on diverse teams and build strong relationships.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analyze complex situations and develop innovative solutions.
Curiosity: Understand how technology supports healthcare operations and outcomes. Ability to connect technical work to broader business goals.
Strength-Based Leadership: Recognize and leverage personal and team strengths to drive results.
Growth Mindset: Take ownership of personal and professional growth through continuous learning and proactive career exploration.
Technology Fluency & Ethical Use: Apply emerging and foundational technologies responsibly to enhance efficiency, solve problems, and deliver value.
A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.

Nice To Haves

This posting is part of our intern conversion process and is primarily intended for individuals who have previously interned with our Technology Leadership Development Program.

Responsibilities

Work within a specific track, where you’ll design, maintain, and watch over the technologies that support better healthcare outcomes.
Gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges, deepening your technical skills, and driving innovation across The Cigna Group.
Engage with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners through community-building activities and collaborative initiatives.
Participate in structured learning through both core and track-specific curriculum.
Build meaningful relationships across the organization through networking events, mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, or informal peer engagement.