Staff Software Development Engineer

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY

CVS Health is looking for hands‑on, passionate people who want to join a high‑energy and growing team to make a difference in customers' lives and to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. Currently, we are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer who will act as both a Technical Lead and Individual Contributor, helping build our next‑generation platform to promote the delivery of use cases into products focused on helping people live healthier lives. This engineer, with expert‑level backend engineering knowledge, will brainstorm with architects, product managers, data scientists and fellow engineers to build data products that improve the health outcomes of millions of people. The right candidate will be a strong analytical thinker able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. We love to collaborate and help each other and want someone who shares this ideology.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Design and develop functionality/application for given requirements, focusing on functional, non‑functional and maintenance needs. Collaborate with other members of the development team and stakeholders to make high‑level architectural decisions, propose design patterns, and ensure scalability, performance and maintainability of digital solutions. Integrate various software components or systems, ensuring seamless communication and interoperability between different parts of the solution. Develop and implement detailed test cases, carry out code reviews, perform debugging and resolve issues to guarantee the reliability, stability and high quality of solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, including system design, architecture diagram, code documentation and other relevant documentation, while sharing knowledge and expertise with team members to ensure effective knowledge transfer and collaboration. Participate in agile or other development methodologies, attend meetings, contribute to project planning, and help drive the progress and success of projects. Support and troubleshoot production incidents with a sense of urgency by understanding customer impact. Ideal candidate should be based within our TX, RI, NJ or MA offices to work a hybrid schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience in large‑scale software development. 6+ years of experience in Java and developing services using Spring, Spring Boot, microservices and REST APIs. 5+ years of experience working with stakeholders, including Product Management, Engineering and UX team members. 3+ years of solid experience with OOPS and design patterns. 1+ year of exposure to any of the leading cloud platforms (GCP, Azure or AWS).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Functional knowledge and experience of Pharmacy. Experience with Python / Node.js. Good understanding of regulatory compliances including PCI, PII and PHI. Experience promoting proper implementation of Agile processes, techniques and principles. Good knowledge of CI/CD and build automation tools like Jenkins / GitHub Actions. Pro‑active attitude, highly self‑motivated and able to work without constant oversight. Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively in visual, verbal and written form. Strong desire to build and test from the start with TDD development experience.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).

PAY RANGE

$118,450.00 - $284,280.00. The typical pay range for this role represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. 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

Medical, dental and vision coverage. Paid time off. Retirement savings options. Wellness programs and other resources based on eligibility. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement