Senior Software Development Engineer - Linux

CVS Health

Remote Actively hiring
Remote Posted 18 days ago $83,430–$222,480 / year
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TL;DR

The Senior Software Development Engineer will serve as a Linux engineering expert within the Store Systems Management team, focusing on project execution and business support across various scales. This role involves providing multiple solution approaches, performing critical engineering tasks, and driving development to implement selected options. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders, delivering regular status updates, and enhancing customer satisfaction through continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Linux administration, Bash/Python scripting, Docker (including Kubernetes), system benchmarking, and managing services like SystemD, NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS, Apache, and MySQL. Additional preferred skills include implementing high-availability environments, working with hypervisors such as Nutanix or VMware ESXi, and experience in hybrid cloud platforms like OpenShift and OpenStack.

Skills

Linux Bash Python Docker Kubernetes SystemD Apache MySQL NTP DNS Squid NFS Debian RHEL

What you'll do

  • Provide expert Linux engineering support for projects and business requests.
  • Develop multiple solution approaches for complex technical issues.
  • Implement selected solutions through software development and configuration.
  • Conduct regular performance testing and benchmarking of Linux systems.
  • Manage and optimize system services like NTP, DNS, Squid, and NFS.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met effectively.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of Linux administration and engineering experience with Debian and RHEL.
  • Proficient in Bash/Python scripting for automation and system management.
  • Expertise in Docker containerization, including docker-compose (Kubernetes knowledge a plus).
  • Experience in Linux benchmarking and performance testing.
  • Strong skills in SystemD and managing key Linux services like NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS.

Market check

Salary context

This $83,430–$222,480 range sits above 42% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$203,940

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,100–$200,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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 89 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$260,590 across 86 roles with salary data.

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