Software Development Engineer - Full Stack Java​/J2EE

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.

As a Lead Java Software Engineer with CVS Health, you will participate on a Product Team of 6-10 people and work with the team to build high-quality, usable products for customers and stakeholders. The business area supports underwriting and actuarial science, contracts, clients, payments, and claims adjudication, and you will also partner heavily with a data science team. You will help educate both business and technology personnel on the agile and sometimes paired development process, leading products from discovery and framing through iterative development and delivery while maintaining a user-centered design approach.

A firm understanding of Java development principles and agile methodologies is crucial for success in the role.

• Work in a single or paired programming collaborative environment, contributing to agile ceremonies
• Lead the design of efficient and user-friendly software products to advance and support business needs
• Develop front‑end and back‑end code utilizing test‑driven development
• Be successful in this role requires deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure hardware and software such as Open Stack, AWS, GCP, and Azure, as well as the underlying architecture for hyper‑converged technologies and Pivotal Cloud Foundry.

• 7+ years of Java and UI development experience
• 7+ years of experience working with enterprise solution delivery in a large‑scale distributed software design environment, preferably in a J2EE development environment with strong leadership experience
• 2+ years of experience working in an Agile‑based development environment and using concepts such as Continuous Integration (CI/CD) and Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
• 2+ years of experience with front‑end development including Angular 15+, React, or similar

• Kotlin experience is a plus
• Experience implementing AI within software engineering is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working directly with the business and cross‑functional teams as well as mentoring and guiding less senior team members.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

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 above.

This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits, investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan
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• No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/28/2026.

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