Software Development Engineer

Position Summary

CVS Health is looking for hands‑on, passionate people who want to join a high‑energy and growing team to make a difference in customers’ lives and to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. We are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer who, as both a Technical Lead and an Individual Contributor, will help build our next‑generation platform to promote the delivery of use cases into products focused on helping people live healthier lives.

This engineer will work with architects, product managers, data scientists, and fellow engineers to build data products that improve health outcomes for millions of people. The candidate should be a strong analytical thinker who can simplify complex problems and processes into component parts and evaluate them systematically.

• Design and develop functionality/application for given requirements by focusing on functional, non‑functional and maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with other members of the development team and stakeholders to make high‑level architectural decisions, propose design patterns, and ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of digital solutions.
• Integrate various software components or systems, ensuring seamless communication and interoperability between different parts of the solution.
• Develop and implement detailed test cases, carry out code reviews, perform debugging, and resolve issues to guarantee the reliability, stability, and high quality of solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system design, architecture diagram, code documentation, and other relevant documentation while sharing knowledge and expertise with team members to ensure effective knowledge transfer and collaboration.
• Participate in agile or other development methodologies, attend meetings, contribute to project planning, and help drive the progress and success of projects.
• Support and troubleshoot production incidents with a sense of urgency by understanding customer impact.

Ideal candidate should be based within our TX, RI, NJ, or MA offices to work a hybrid schedule.

• 7+ years of experience in large‑scale software development.
• 6+ years of experience in Java and developing services using Spring, Spring Boot, microservices and REST APIs.
• 5+ years of experience working with stakeholders, including Product Management, Engineering, and UX team members.
• 3+ years of solid experience with OOP and design patterns.
• 1+ years of exposure to any of the leading cloud platforms (GCP, Azure or AWS).

• Functional knowledge and experience of Pharmacy.
• Experience with Python or Node.js.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliances including PCI, PII and PHI.
• Experience promoting proper implementation of Agile processes, techniques, and principles.
• Good knowledge of CI/CD and build automation tools like Jenkins or Git Hub Actions.
• Pro‑active attitude, highly self‑motivated and able to work without constant oversight.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in visual, verbal, and written form.
• Strong desire to build and test from the start with TDD development experience.

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

The typical pay range for this role is $ – $. This 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 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, and also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other…