
Underwriting Model Developer, VBA
The Cigna Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudJavaPythonSQLVBA
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 (preferred).
- Familiarity with actuarial pricing concepts and workflows (preferred).
- Exposure to cloud platforms, APIs, or data engineering tools is a plus (preferred).
- If working at home, internet connection via cable broadband or fiber with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Excel VBAPythonJavaSQLExcel functionsExcel formulasdata structuresautomationscalabilitytroubleshooting
Soft skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationindependenceproject managementcreativity