Staff Software Development Engineer

Staff Software Development EngineerCVS Health Digital 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 who want 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 as both a Technical Lead and Individual Contributor will help build our next-generation platform to promote the delivery of use cases into products focused on helping people live healthier lives. This Staff Software Development Engineer, among other responsibilities, will create Proof of Concepts that will improve projects that will address our customer challenges. Furthermore, the Staff Engineer role includes closely working with a team of engineers to drive delivery excellence, partner with business and other IT leaders to build digital assets, provide expert level support to resolve complex issues and provide RCA, identify gaps in systems in current digital eco system and provide solutions to enhance overall performance.Expectations for the RoleLeverage expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standardsContribute to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineersProvide input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectivesParticipate in code reviews and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelinesCommunicate and coordinate with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processesContribute to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code qualityParticipate in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the teamWork with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high-quality codeProvide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow professionallyRequired Qualifications7+ years of experience working with enterprise solution delivery in a large-scale distributed software design environment5+ years of Java development experience5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and solutions with cloud computing technologies5+ years of designing and developing modern microservices and cost-effective APIs3+ years of experience working on CI/CD Pipeline automation3+ years of experience working in an Agile-based development environment2+ years of Agentic AI / Generative AI experiencePreferred QualificationsHealth and wellness domain experienceHands on experience working as full stack development when needed AngularJS, JavaScript, Oracle and other modern databases like NOSQLStrong understanding of Generative AI concepts and techniques, including but not limited to: Natural Language Processing(NLP), Text generation and summarization, Conversational AI and chatbotsHands on experience developing user-facing features and/or applicationsAbility to create and execute on roadmaps that consider both progress and innovation as well as the need to scale reliablyAbility to learn/work with emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the Cloud/IT technology spaceAbility to collaborate across organizational boundaries, build relationships, and achieve broader organizational goalsEducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)Business OverviewBring 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.Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is: $106,605.00 - $284,280.00. This pay range 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.Our 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.