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
Staff Software Development Engineer to lead the design and delivery of Provider facing scalable, high-impact software solutions supporting enterprise healthcare platforms. This role will serve as a technical leader and hands-on contributor, driving results, engineering excellence, and cross-team execution across critical initiatives.
This position is ideal for a senior engineer who can operate independently, influence across teams, and deliver complex solutions aligned to business outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 7+ years of software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale, full-stack applications across industries with demonstrated practical experience in healthcare, preferably working with Provider focused initiatives
Proven expertise in full-stack development, including:
- Backend: Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Node.js
- Frontend: React, Angular, TypeScript-based frameworks
- API integration and design using REST, GraphQL, and microservices-based architecture
5+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable distributed systems and microservices architectures, including modernization of legacy applications into cloud-native services
3+ years of experience with the ability to design and implement secure, high-availability application architectures
3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including tools such as Jenkins, Git workflows, and infrastructure-as-code for automated deployments
3+ years of experience with leading complex technical initiatives and cross-functional collaboration, including translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving engineering best practices and standards across teams
Strong proficiency in database design and data management, including relational and NoSQL technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB)
Experience working in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning, design discussions, and iterative delivery of high-quality software
Hands-on exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., SNS, SQS) for real-time, distributed processing
Exposure to accessibility standards (WCAG) and building inclusive, compliant user experiences
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to operate independently and influence across teams
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
Post Grad Preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$130,295.00 - $260,590.00
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. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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 people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 7+ years software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale full-stack applications
- Practical experience in healthcare, preferably provider-focused initiatives
- Backend development with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Node.js
- Frontend development with React, Angular, TypeScript-based frameworks
- API integration and design using REST and GraphQL and microservices architecture
- 5+ years designing and implementing scalable distributed systems and microservices, including modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native services
- 3+ years designing and implementing secure, high-availability application architectures
- 3+ years with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git workflows, infrastructure-as-code)
- 3+ years leading complex technical initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving engineering best practices
- Proficiency in database design and data management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB)
- Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to sprint planning and iterative delivery
- Hands-on exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., SNS, SQS)
- Exposure to accessibility standards (WCAG) and building inclusive user experiences
- Postgraduate degree preferred
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
