What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Model VBA Developer - HYBRID - St. Louis, MO position at Evernorth Health Services?
This is a hybrid role with on-site expectations in our St. Louis, MO location
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and imaginative developer to join our Actuarial Pricing Team. While expertise in Excel VBA is important, we are also looking for candidates who are passionate about leveraging a variety of programming languages—including Python, Java, SQL, and others—to build innovative solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on understanding complex business concepts and translating them into efficient, user-friendly applications using modern coding practices. You’ll collaborate closely with actuaries and business stakeholders to streamline pricing workflows, enhance analytical capabilities, and drive technology adoption across the team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop, maintain, and optimize tools and applications using Excel VBA as well as other programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL).
Collaborate with actuarial and underwriting teams to understand pricing models and business needs.
Translate business requirements into technical designs and working prototypes using the most appropriate technology stack.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and scalability through the use of modern coding languages and frameworks.
Document code, workflows, and user guides to support tool adoption and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications, regardless of language.
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring creative ideas to improve user experience, data handling, and technology integration.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend new tools or languages that can benefit the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Proven experience in Excel VBA development (3 years preferred).
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g., Python, Java, SQL).
Strong understanding of Excel functions, formulas, and data structures.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in actuarial, financial, or underwriting environments.
Familiarity with actuarial pricing concepts and workflows.
Exposure to cloud platforms, APIs, or data engineering tools is a plus.
Creative mindset with a passion for building intuitive and impactful tools using a variety of technologies.
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.
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. 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.
