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.

Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the innovation, design, and development of cutting-edge software solutions for our enterprise healthcare systems. As a key technical leader, you will drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security in mission-critical applications. You will play a pivotal role in completing proof of concepts/proof of technologies to inject innovative solutions to our development cycles.

Focus areas include:
Dev Sec Ops  implementation, leveraging tools like Git Hub, Jenkins, and other CI/CD pipelines to optimize software delivery as well as AI solutions to optimize efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing complex enterprise systems, modernizing legacy applications, and mentoring development teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, architecture, security, and operations, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance healthcare services.

This is a high-impact role where you will shape the future of healthcare technology, driving innovation and efficiency in critical applications. If you are passionate about building scalable, secure, and transformative healthcare solutions, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of enterprise solutions using .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular Define best practices for the adoption and integration of new/emerging technologies within the organization

Develop and implement POCs using emerging technologies to demonstrate their potential value and application

Modernize legacy applications, integrating them with cloud-native solutions, microservices and best practices in GCP and Azure, where appropriate

Implement Dev Sec Ops  pipelines using enterprise tooling such as Git Hub Actions, ArgoCD, and other CI/CD tools

Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all software solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute technical roadmaps

Mentor and train other engineers on new tools, technologies, and methodologies - fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in most of the following: .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular

Experience with implementing solutions using Generative AI technologies and frameworks3+ years' experience with GCP and Azure, including cloud-native development and migration strategies Expertise in enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices

Deep understanding of Dev Sec Ops  principles, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as Git Hub, Jenkins Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance standards is a strong plus Experience modernizing Legacy applications.

Experience with Salesforce and Mulesoft Integration Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS)
Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (High school diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)
Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is:$ - $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…