Principal Software Development Engineer

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.

CVS Pharmacy, Inc., a CVS Health company, is hiring for the following role in Woonsocket, RI:
Principal Software Development Engineer to design and develop software applications and platforms to support digital strategies and solutions.

Duties include:

analyze user needs and develop software solutions to meet business requirements; determine feasibility of solutions design and prepare technical design documentation; upgrade existing software applications and/or systems to improve functionality, features with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability; write and review high quality code and perform unit and/or automation testing; develop and deploy application components and support unit testing and bug fixes;

participate in AGILE Scrum meetings and/or CI/CD; support applications, systems, and databases used to process prescriptions, claims, and related healthcare activities; and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on applications development, technical requirements, code review, project deliverables, quality assurance, and software development best practices. Set priorities and strategy for the software development organization. Telecommuting available. Multiple positions.

• Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following:
  • Java, Python, or Node.js
  • XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, or Java Script
  • Agile methodologies or SAFe Software Development Principles
  • Frameworks:
    Angular, JavaScript, React, jQuery, Ajax, Bootstrap, or Backbone
  • Typescript or objected‑oriented Java Script
  • Java and J2EE
  • REST, SOAP, or Web Service APIs
  • Java, Python, Hive, Cassandra, Pig, MySQL or No
    
    SQL
  • Software development best practices
  • Web and mobile applications development
  • Writing application code and deploying to production
  • Developing backend services, performing code reviews, and collaborating with peers on software development solutions
  • Designing data architectures, including data pipelines, distributed computing engines, and machine learning infrastructure design
  • Large‑scale applications development, data science, or data analytics projects

Pay Range: $/year to $/year. 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.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan available for eligible employees.
• Fully‑paid term life insurance plan, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Multiple well‑being programs, education assistance, free development courses.
• CVS store discount and additional discount programs with participating partners.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay, paid holidays throughout the calendar year; paid holidays, sick time and other time off consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.