The Senior Architecture (Architecture Senior Advisor) is a senior technical leader. This role helps design, build, and support AI and machine learning (AI/ML) solutions. The person in this role works closely with business and IT teams to create reliable, secure, and compliant technology solutions. They also guide development teams and help set technical standards. **Responsibilities:** + Lead the full life cycle of AI and machine learning models, from data preparation to deployment and support. + Build AI solutions that use large language models (LLMs), tools, and memory components. + Research and apply new AI methods, including natural language processing, OCR, recommendations, and predictive models. + Set up and support MLOps processes, including model tracking, monitoring, and retraining. + Act as a technical lead and provide guidance to delivery and operations teams. + Support cloud technologies and drive automation solutions. + Define technical standards and help design, build, and support shared AI platforms. + Create and maintain product and software roadmaps. + Provide technical leadership for Provider Technology solutions. + Design end‑to‑end solutions that follow target architecture and reuse existing systems. + Work with business partners to support new initiatives and meet compliance needs. + Collaborate with multiple IT teams to align technical solutions with business goals. + Provide hands-on technical support and share expertise with development teams. + Define non‑functional requirements such as security, performance, and reliability. + Work with enterprise architecture and cloud teams to plan and deliver enabling solutions. + Participate in planning sessions, system demos, and reviews as needed. + Maintain architecture documentation and decisions in Confluence. + Create and maintain best practices, processes, and deliverables for the architecture team. **Qualifications** : + High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred. + 9+ years of experience in AI/ML software engineering. + Experience building autonomous or multi‑agent AI systems. + Strong knowledge of generative AI, RAG solutions, vector databases, and embeddings. + Proficiency in Python and working with large language models (LLMs). + Solid understanding of algorithms, statistics, and data structures. + Experience deploying AI solutions to production environments. + Experience working with containers such as Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, or OpenShift. + Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Terraform. + Knowledge of security concepts, including encryption and identity management. + Experience with data replication technologies and moving data from on‑premise systems to the cloud. + Knowledge of AWS services and cloud solution patterns. + Experience across the full software development life cycle, including design, testing, implementation, and support. + Strong communication skills and experience working with technical and business teams. + Strong focus on delivering positive customer and business outcomes. + Experience working well with others and building collaborative relationships. + Strong organization and time management skills. + Experience in learning quickly and managing multiple priorities. 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 (https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits) . **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 require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email:_ _SeeYourself@cigna.com_ _for support. Do not email_ _SeeYourself@cigna.com_ _for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response._ _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. 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