Senior Software Development Engineer - Linux

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.

The Senior Software Development Engineer will act as the Linux engineering subject matter expert on projects and business support requests of all sizes, from initiation through successful completion. You will be able to provide multiple solution approaches and will perform the engineering, to drive the development required to implement any selected option. The Senior Software Development Engineer will be aligned with Store Systems Management, problem resolution, and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.

In addition, the Senior Software Development Engineer will provide Store Systems Management with regular status updates, continuous process improvement, and completion of customer satisfaction initiatives.

• 5+ Linux Administration/Engineering/Configuration Debian and RHEL based
• 5+ years experience with Bash/Python scripting
• 3+ years experience in Docker (EE & CE), create containers, docker-compose (Kubernetes, docker swarm is a plus)
• 3+ years experience with Linux Benchmarking, Performance Testing
• 3+ years experience in System
  
  D and Linux services (NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS)
• 3+ years experience with Linux middleware services Apache, MySQL

• Experience implementing HA environments
• Experience with other Hypervisor hardware/software (Nutanix, Vmware Esxi)
• Experience in Hybrid Cloud Platforms;
  Open Shift, Open Stack
• Experience with Linux Monitoring and Alerting, Linux Benchmarking, Performance Testing

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

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Full time

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$83,430.00 - $

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.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026

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