Automation Engineer Advisor - HIH -… at Cigna · Hyderabad

Automation Engineer Advisor - HIH - EvernorthAutomation Engineer Advisor - HIH - Evernorth Location: Hyderabad, India Section 2: Position Overview Provide a concise summary of the position, its purpose, and its importance within the company. Section 1: Job Title Clearly state the position’s title to convey the role and level of responsibility. Automation Engineering Advisor Position Overview The Pharmacy Benefit Services+ Technology organization is seeking a Automation Engineer Advisor to join our team. This Band 3 Contributor role is a key part of the group, driving innovation and operational excellence across the enterprise. In this role, you will lead the development of intelligent, automated systems that streamline the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) by enabling scalable, low-maintenance solutions and accelerating solution adoption. A primary deliverable includes a self-service onboarding kit that empowers users—regardless of technical expertise—to begin using the solution within minutes, with zero coding and no ongoing maintenance required. You will operate within a high-performance, high-frequency enterprise technology environment, collaborating closely with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to design reusable, adaptable solutions. Your focus will be on reducing redundancy, promoting reusability, and upholding high standards of engineering excellence. Your solutions will be designed for broad adoption across multiple stakeholder groups, including developers, end-to-end testers, business analysts, and operations teams. By enabling shared tooling and consistent automation frameworks, you will foster greater collaboration, reduce the creation of duplicate or siloed products, and improve the overall quality and consistency of enterprise systems. Your contributions will directly support: < >Improved quality assurance through intelligent validation and monitoring,Increased developer productivity by reducing manual effort and streamlining workflows,Accelerated speed to market by enabling faster, more reliable delivery of new features and solutions.By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices, you will help ensure that our systems are robust, efficient, and adaptable to evolving business needs. Section 3: Responsibilities Clearly outline the primary duties and tasks associated with the role. Use action verbs (i.e., lead, drive, analyze, assess, research, etc.) to convey expectations. Responsibilities < >Design and develop scalable, reusable, and configurable automation frameworks to support functional, regression, and integration testing across enterprise applications.Implement automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, and BDD/TDD methodologies to ensure high test coverage and reliability.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Jenkins, or GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback loops.Collaborate with Developers, Quality engineers, DevOps, and product teams to align automation strategies with business and technical requirements.Drive the adoption of script-less automation frameworks and low-code/no-code tools to accelerate test development and reduce maintenance overhead.Leverage Generative AI technologies to enhance automation capabilities through intelligent test case generation, synthetic data creation, and predictive defect analysis.Assess and optimize test data management strategies, including synthetic data generation, data masking, and provisioning for secure and efficient test execution.Monitor and analyze test execution results, system logs, and performance metrics using observability tools like Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.Research and evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and best practices to continuously improve automation efficiency and effectiveness.Document automation architecture, test plans, execution results, and technical decisions to ensure transparency and maintainability.Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across teams to build automation competency and consistency.Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards in all automation practices and test data handling. Section 4: Qualifications Specify the skills, experience, and education required for the role. Differentiate between the “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves”. Required skills: List the specific skills required for the job, including technical, leadership skills, and any industry-specific skills. Required Experience: Clearly state any mandatory requirements, such as formal education, certifications, licenses, or specific years of experience. Desired Experience: List any “nice-to-have” experience, including industry experience, exposure to specific technologies, certifications, etc. Qualifications Required Skills: < >Demonstrated experience in a Functional Test Automation Engineering role with strong understanding of test strategy and executionProficiency in programming languages such as Python and Shell scriptingPractical experience in building reusable automation frameworksHands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, BDD, TDD, Python, Cucumber, and OpenShiftProven ability to develop script-less automation frameworks that are scalable and configurable for enterprise-wide adoptionDemonstrated expertise in cloud infrastructure and platforms, including AWS and OpenShift. Experience integrating Generative AI for intelligent test case generation, test data synthesis, and root cause analysisStrong understanding of test data management, including synthetic data generation, data masking, and provisioning strategiesSolid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and build tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Github Actions)Familiarity with DevOps, continuous integration, continuous testing, behavior-driven development (BDD), and specification by exampleSolid grasp of front-end, back-end, API, and database architectures, and their impact on system performanceExperience conducting benchmarking and scalability assessmentsProven ability to collaborate with development and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issuesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to consult and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholdersRecognized for technical leadership and subject matter expertise in automation strategy and implementation Required Experience & Education: < >Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline (Computer Science, IT, etc.).Minimum of 11 years of hands-on experience in software development, automation, or DevOps.Demonstrated success in designing and implementing scalable, reusable automation frameworks.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, OpenShift) and infrastructure automation.Strong background in CI/CD, containerization, and test data management.Recognized for technical leadership and driving automation adoption across Agile teams. Desired Experience: < >Leadership in enterprise-scale automation initiatives across the full SDLC.Experience with script-less automation frameworks adopted by cross-functional teams.Advanced use of Playwright for modern web testing, including cross-browser and parallel execution.Integration of Generative AI for intelligent test case creation and predictive analytics.Deep expertise in test data management and provisioning for complex environments.Proven ability to reduce duplication, improve quality, and drive enterprise reusability.Collaboration with architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable and compliant solutions.Ability to influence teams toward automation-first practices and continuous improvement. These two sections will be “standardized” in the JD template and made not editable. Location & Hours of Work < >Full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Expected overlap with US hours as appropriatePrimarily based in the Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India in a hybrid working model (3 days WFO and 2 days WAH) About Evernorth Health Services Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.