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
CVS Health is hiring for a Staff Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and implement platform solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects.
Duties include but not limited to:
Leverage expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards
Provide input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives
Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processes
Contribute to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality
Required Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering within enterprise-scale environments
Strong hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, including architecture, capacity planning, upgrades, networking, security, and advanced troubleshooting
Proven ability to design, deploy, and support large-scale Kubernetes environments spanning multiple clusters, regions, or business units. Deep understanding of GitOps methodologies, applying Git as the single source of truth for both application and infrastructure lifecycle management
Extensive experience with Argo CD for enterprise-grade continuous deployment, release automation, and governance in Kubernetes environments
Hands-on experience with Fleet for managing and orchestrating multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments at enterprise scale
Strong experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including enterprise networking, IAM, security controls, and cost optimization
Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, OCI standards) and enterprise container registries
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to AI and automation initiatives in enterprise environments
Familiarity with security best practices, including secrets management, RBAC, network policies, and identity integration
Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments (HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$106,605.00 - $213,210.00
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
- 8+ years of professional experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering within enterprise-scale environments
- Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes architecture, capacity planning, upgrades, networking, security, and advanced troubleshooting
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale Kubernetes environments across multiple clusters, regions, or business units
- Deep understanding of GitOps methodologies for application and infrastructure lifecycle management
- Extensive experience with Argo CD for continuous deployment, release automation, and governance in Kubernetes environments
- Hands-on experience with Fleet for multi-cluster Kubernetes deployment orchestration
- Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including enterprise networking, IAM, security controls, and cost optimization
- Strong understanding of Docker, OCI standards, and enterprise container registries
- Exposure to AI and automation initiatives in enterprise environments
- Familiarity with secrets management, RBAC, network policies, and identity integration
- Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments such as HIPAA or PCI
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical 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.
