Principal Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Hartford, CT
Salary
$144,200–$288,400 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Sep 1, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $216k
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This role pays more than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $167,100–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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Employer

About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 156 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$260,590 across 152 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Software Development Engineer

The Principal Software Development Engineer role at our enterprise healthcare systems is a senior-level position focused on leading innovation and development of mission-critical applications. This technical leader will drive best practices in software engineering, focusing on DevSecOps implementation with tools like GitHub Actions and ArgoCD to optimize CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include designing complex enterprise solutions using .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular, modernizing legacy systems for cloud-native integration, and mentoring development teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise application architecture, API development, microservices, and a deep understanding of healthcare industry regulations, making this role pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare technology with scalable and secure solutions.

What you'll do

  • Lead design and development of enterprise healthcare solutions using .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular.
  • Define and implement best practices for integrating new technologies within the organization.
  • Develop proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate value of emerging technologies in healthcare applications.
  • Modernize legacy applications by integrating them with cloud-native solutions on GCP and Azure.
  • Implement DevSecOps pipelines using enterprise tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and other CI/CD platforms.
  • Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all software solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of experience in software engineering with expertise in .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular.
  • Proven track record of implementing DevSecOps pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and ArgoCD.
  • Expertise in modernizing legacy applications by integrating them with cloud-native solutions on GCP and Azure.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices.
  • Experience in defining and executing technical roadmaps while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong mentoring skills to train engineers on new tools, technologies, and methodologies.

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