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Position Summary
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our IT team within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in performance testing and engineering and will help improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our applications and systems. This role requires strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across development, quality engineering, and operations teams.
Job Responsabilities
Support the adoption and evolution of performance engineering practices across applications and teams.
Design, develop, and execute performance tests to identify bottlenecks and performance risks.
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to incorporate performance testing and analysis throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Analyze test results and provide recommendations to improve application scalability, stability, and performance.
Develop and maintain performance testing scripts using industry-standard tools.
Monitor application performance and assist in identifying and resolving performance issues.
Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and root cause analysis activities.
Contribute to the documentation of performance testing processes, standards, and best practices.
Stay current with performance engineering trends, tools, and technologies.
Required Qualifications
4+ years of engineering experience, including performance testing or performance engineering.
3+ years of experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, or similar.
2+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
2+ years of experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana, or similar.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Understanding of application architecture, databases, APIs, and network fundamentals.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in healthcare IT or familiarity with healthcare applications and regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Experience supporting performance testing initiatives in complex enterprise environments.
Familiarity with modern performance engineering concepts, including observability and shift-left testing practices.
Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$72,100.00 - $144,200.00
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
- 4+ years of engineering experience, including performance testing or performance engineering
- 3+ years of experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, or similar
- 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- 2+ years of experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- 2+ years of experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, or Grafana
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Understanding of application architecture, databases, APIs, and network fundamentals
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, including a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience
- Experience in healthcare IT or familiarity with healthcare applications and regulations such as HIPAA
- Experience supporting performance testing initiatives in complex enterprise environments
- Familiarity with observability and shift-left testing practices
- Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
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.
