Senior Software Development Engineer

Senior Software Development EngineerWe'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.The Senior Software Development Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative digital solutions that power exceptional colleague experiences. In this role, you will leverage advanced technical expertise to architect and build cloud-native, microservices-based applications with a strong emphasis on event-driven architecture, modern technology stacks, and emerging AI technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and shape the overall technical direction of our modernization initiatives.This Senior Engineer also involves contributing to technical direction, mentoring peers, and partnering with architects and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who takes ownership of the full software lifecycle - from design through deployment and operations - and brings a collaborative, problem-solving mindset to every challenge.Required Qualifications:5+ years of software development experience3+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions (GCP, AWS or Azure)2+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability and maintainabilityStrong SQL skills and understanding of RDBMS such as SQL Server or PostgreSQLStrong experience with distributed systems design, implementation and operation at scalePreferred Qualifications:Clear and effective communicationHands on experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, OpenSearch, MongoDB)Experience with event-driven services and architectures, including message brokers and event streaming platforms such as Apache KafkaFamiliarity with emerging AI technologies and their practical applications in software developmentFamiliarity with open-source frameworks and modern development toolingFamiliarity with asynchronous, event-based architectures6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code qualityExperience with agile methodologiesProven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to team successStrong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressureEducation:Bachelor's degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)Business Overview:Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40Time Type: Full timePay Range: $83,430.00 - $222,480.00Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This 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. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.