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Overview
As a Staff Platform Engineer within our Development Enablement & Acceleration team, you are a lead technical contributor responsible for executing on the design and implementation of the platforms, tools, and frameworks that define our software development lifecycle (SDLC). You will lead the development of complex features for our CI/CD systems, developer portals, and testing infrastructure. Your hands-on work directly enables hundreds of software engineers to build, test, and deploy high-quality applications with increased velocity. You will collaborate closely with other engineers on your team and partner with software engineering teams to solve their most challenging development and deployment problems.
Your Role:
Technical Vision & Leadership:
Lead the technical design and implementation of key projects within our developer platforms, CI/CD strategy, and testing frameworks, translating the Principal Engineer's vision into robust, scalable code.
Drive technical decision-making for specific features and components, ensuring they align with the broader architectural vision.
Act as the technical lead on complex initiatives, breaking down large problems into smaller, actionable tasks for the team.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support the reliability and availability of the team's critical platform services, acting as a key escalation point for complex incidents.
Contribute to the strategy and implementation of AI-powered tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing) to enhance the developer experience and accelerate the SDLC.
Collaboration & Influence:
Exhibit strong communication skills in explaining complex technical designs and trade-offs to peers, your manager, and the Principal Engineer.
Work with empathy to deeply understand the pain points of your internal developer customers, collaborating closely with them to build solutions that truly meet their needs.
Serve as a dedicated technical expert on cross-functional 'accelerator pods' (temporary, mission-focused teams) to drive the rapid delivery of high-priority, strategic company initiatives.
Influence the team's technical direction through high-quality code contributions, thoughtful code reviews, and well-reasoned technical arguments.
Partner with Senior Engineers on the team to ensure technical alignment and consistent execution on projects.
Mentorship & Engineering Excellence:
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Senior and other engineers on the team, helping them grow their skills in platform development, CI/CD, and automation.
Champion engineering excellence by establishing and upholding high standards for code quality, testing, and operational readiness within the team's services.
Lead code reviews and design discussions, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
Decision Making & Problem Solving:
Make sound, pragmatic technical decisions for the components and projects you lead, balancing ideal architectural purity with the practical needs of the business (e.g., speed of delivery, cost).
Demonstrate a strong ability to debug and solve complex, ambiguous technical problems within the developer toolchain.
Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement within the team's codebase.
Skills We’re Seeking:
Core Competencies:
A product mindset focused on building valuable, usable tools for internal developer customers.
Expert problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills, especially in the context of platform design and developer experience.
Strong collaboration, teamwork, and influencing without authority.
A commitment to a growth mindset (agility, continuous learning, and mentoring others).
Proven ability to execute and deliver complex technical projects.
A passion for helping other engineers improve their workflows and be more productive.
Technical Expertise (Development Enablement Focus):
Expert experience with CI/CD principles and tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) and a proven ability to build and maintain complex pipelines.
Strong experience building tools and services for developers, with experience contributing to an Internal Developer Portal (e.g., Backstage) being a plus.
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably with Terraform.
Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of software testing principles and various testing frameworks.
Practical experience with DevSecOps principles and integrating security tools (e.g., Snyk) into CI/CD pipelines.
Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python) and one programming language (e.g., Go, Java).
Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$118,450.00 - $236,900.00
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
- Expert experience with CI/CD principles and tooling, including building and maintaining complex pipelines
- Strong experience building developer tools and services
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Strong experience with containerization and Kubernetes
- Understanding of software testing principles and testing frameworks
- Practical experience with DevSecOps principles and integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Bash or Python
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go or Java
- Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider: Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Experience contributing to an Internal Developer Portal such as Backstage
- Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
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.
