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
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative digital solutions that power exceptional member experiences. As a member of the Development Team, 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across Digital, Data and Analytics, and Platform Engineering to drive innovation and shape the overall technical direction of our digital engineering initiatives.
Contribute to technical direction, mentoring peers, and partnering with architects and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
Be 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 engineering experience, with a focus on enterprise-level digital solutions.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript, including strong proficiency in asynchronous programming and server-side application development.
2+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions, with preference for AWS.
Experience with event-driven services and architectures, including message brokers and event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
Familiarity with emerging AI technologies and their practical applications in software development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly deploying and managing microservices on AWS.
Experience with serverless architectures and cloud-native design patterns.
Familiarity with open-source frameworks and modern development tooling.
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to team success.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressure.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (High School Diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience).
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$92,700.00 - $185,400.00This 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 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
- 5+ years of software engineering experience focused on enterprise-level digital solutions
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Strong proficiency in asynchronous programming and server-side application development
- 2+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions
- Experience with event-driven services and architectures, message brokers, and event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
- Familiarity with emerging AI technologies and practical software development applications
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly deploying and managing microservices on AWS
- Experience with serverless architectures and cloud-native design patterns
- Familiarity with open-source frameworks and modern development tooling
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and foster collaboration
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including root-cause identification and effective solutions under time pressure
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
CVS Health Insights
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.
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