Senior Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

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Closes in 3 days Remote

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Salary
$83,430–$222,480 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 30, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $153k
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This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $149,262–$181,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 119 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,605–$260,590 across 115 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer

The Senior Software Development Engineer joins the digital engineering team to design, develop, and implement complex digital solutions. This role focuses on optimizing Payer Operations by building solutions to enrich Payer metadata, automate lifecycle contracts, and measure performance. Key responsibilities include architecting end-to-end integration patterns between cloud-native SaaS, Epic EMR clinical systems, and Enterprise Data Platforms. The engineer will conduct system testing, debugging, and peer code reviews while acting as a technical consultant to refine requirements and propose design patterns. Required technical skills include SQL, relational database management, dimensional data modeling, and Python for cloud-based data warehousing. The work involves solving technical problems within the healthcare domain, specifically addressing Payer contracts, HIPAA compliance, and healthcare standards like HL7 and FHIR to ensure system reliability and scalability.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 129 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and build end-to-end integration patterns between cloud-native SaaS, clinical systems, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Conduct comprehensive system testing, debugging, and peer code reviews to ensure platform reliability and scalability.
  • Act as a technical consultant to refine requirements and propose design patterns for complex business workflows.
  • Incorporate AI/ML tools and frameworks into the development process to create intelligent automation.
  • Create and maintain high-quality system designs, architecture diagrams, and technical best practices.
  • Develop solutions to enrich Payer metadata, automate lifecycle contracts, and measure Payer performance.
  • Translate vague requirements into technical specifications by proactively engaging with stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent related work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational database management systems.
  • Hands-on experience with dimensional data modeling, schema design, and data warehousing.
  • Experience programming and modifying code in languages like SQL and Python to support cloud-based and on-prem data warehousing services.
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting data issues and various performance improvement techniques.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, Payor Contracts, and healthcare standards (HL7, FHIR) (preferred).
  • Advanced degree or relevant certifications (preferred).

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