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Position Summary
As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Aetna, you will play a critical leadership role in the design, development, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-scale Provider Applications. You will drive technical solutions for complex business problems, ensure application stability, and lead cross-functional initiatives as a Project Owner. This role requires a balance of hands-on engineering expertise, technical leadership, and delivery ownership, including overseeing vendor/contractor teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, and delivering high-impact solutions that improve provider data systems and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on application development experience with Appian Development, java, Python and GCP
- 2+ years of experience leading or contributing to large-scale application development initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments
- Proven experience in project/program management, including planning, execution tracking, and delivery management
- Strong organizational, leadership, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Prior exposure to provider data systems, healthcare platforms, or payer environments
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native architectures, integration patterns, and messaging systems
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$83,430.00 - $166,860.00This 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 hands-on application development experience with Appian Development, Java, Python, and GCP
- 2+ years of experience leading or contributing to large-scale application development initiatives
- Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments
- Experience in project/program management, including planning, execution tracking, and delivery management
- Strong organizational, leadership, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Prior exposure to provider data systems, healthcare platforms, or payer environments
- Expertise in cloud-native architectures, integration patterns, and messaging systems
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, such as a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant 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 plans, plus no-cost preventive care and virtual primary and mental-health services. Wellness offerings extend to MinuteClinic programs, gym discounts, and multiple no-cost counseling sessions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as confidential counseling, 24/7 support, fitness programs, and employee discounts are presented as part of a broad package. Education assistance, tuition reimbursement, and options to earn certain degrees with no out-of-pocket tuition further enhance total rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) savings plan with possible employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan. Financial coaching and related tools are highlighted to support long-term financial security.
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.
