Staff Software Development Engineer (myPBM)

Position Summary The Staff Software Development Engineer is responsible for managing the technical needs across PBM or Pharmacy Benefits Management space. They have accountability for the development, operations and support for web-based tool development platforms. This position works closely with other technical leaders of the PBM space and Claims Adjudication team to assess business goals, strategic objectives and to build a comprehensive and achievable multi-year roadmap for myPBM teams. We prefer candidates to be local to Buffalo Grove, IL or Richardson, TX; hybrid onsite but remote is considered for the right person. What you will do Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, driving technical excellence, establishing web best practices, and ensuring the use of industry‑standard methodologies and technologies. Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in the digital health space. Software Development: Utilize advanced programming skills to design and implement complex features, optimize performance, and ensure code quality. Problem Solving: Identify and solve complex technical problems that arise during the development process. Technical Insights and Recommendations: Deliver technical insights and recommendations to drive informed decision‑making, ensuring that technical solutions align with business goals. Technology Selection and Integration: Provide recommendations on technology selection and integration, considering factors such as performance, scalability, security, accessibility, and maintainability. Troubleshooting and Guidance: Apply deep technical expertise to troubleshoot issues, provide guidance to the development team, and drive the resolution of technical challenges. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, User Experience/User Interface designers, and software developers, to define technical requirements and create robust and scalable architectures that meet business objectives. Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, helping them enhance their technical skills and grow professionally through knowledge‑sharing activities, technical training, and fostering a culture of learning within the team. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in large‑scale software development, with 2+ years in a technical lead role. 7+ years of experience developing applications/web services and cloud‑native apps using technologies such as Java, React, Angular, Spring Boot, REST API, JPA, messaging and other tech stacks. 5+ years of experience with agile development. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of designing and developing highly scalable microservices, web services, and REST APIs. 5+ years of designing and developing in a test‑driven development environment. 3+ years of experience with build and deployment services in CI/CD using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI. 3+ years of experience with source management tools such as GitHub, GitLab. 3+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 3+ years of experience working in cloud platforms like Azure, GCP, AWS. Experience in accessibility (A11y) and web performance and stability best practices. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience). Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $118,450.00 - $260,590.00. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program. Benefits Full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. EEO Statement Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Worky