Staff Software Development Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Cvshealth. Remote, United States · full-time · $106,605–$213,210 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the application roadmap against business goals, then guide the team’s daily work toward dependable, timely releases
- Assess new technologies and business data for improvement opportunities, then direct people and budget toward priority projects
- Establish risk checks and governance so software work follows applicable standards and regulations
- Work with business leaders, clients and vendors to clarify needs, gather feedback and shape application solutions
- Approve project outputs against quality expectations and the wider technology plan
What you bring
- At least seven years building software for enterprise or web applications
- Five or more years with React or another listed front-end framework, plus public cloud experience
- At least three years developing Java-based full-stack services and working with Agile methods
- Three or more years using AI coding tools to support software design, implementation, testing or code review
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, including a high school diploma and four relevant years
Who this fits
This is a senior staff role that combines hands-on software engineering with application strategy and oversight of a development team. The position is remote and open to people working from home in the United States.
From the employer
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 seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to design, develop and implement digital 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and communicate the long-term application development strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives
- Manage the application development team’s day-to-day work, fostering collaboration, agility, and continuous growth while ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
- Analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, and business intelligence to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Allocate resources and prioritize development projects using sound problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring effective use of skills, budget, and personnel
- Conduct risk assessments and establish governance processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to understand application needs and requirements, ensuring solutions meet client and business needs
- Communicate regularly with external partners, vendors, and clients to build positive relationships, gather feedback, and align development efforts with customer expectations and business objectives
- Review and approve project deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and align with the organization’s technology strategy
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of software development experience in enterprise/web applications
- 5 + years of experience in React, React TypeScript, React JS, Python, Nodejs or other front-end frameworks
- 5+ years of experience Cloud Technologies like GCP, AWS, Azure, or other public cloud services
- 3+ years of experience as full stack developer in Java-based technologies including microservices, FAST API and spring boot framework /REST
- 3+ years of experience in Agile development practices
- 3+ years of experience applying AI tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Amazon Q to accelerate software design, development, testing, and code review
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as full stack developer in Java-based technologies including microservices, FAST API and spring boot framework /REST
- Experience leading projects or managing directs
- Experience with emerging cloud platform technologies such as: AWS Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, GKE, Google DBs (Bigquery, Spanner, BigTable) or other PaaS technologies
- Demonstrated ability to guide teams in adopting AI-assisted engineering practices responsibly, including evaluating outputs for quality, security, and reliability.
- Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) preferred
- Certified Agile Developer (CAD) preferred
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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.
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