Senior Software Development Engineer, Microservices

CVS Health

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$92,700–$203,940 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 29, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $148k
$77k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $149,462–$190,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $170k 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 88 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 84 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, Microservices

Senior Software Development Engineer - Microservices will provide technical leadership for the design, development, modernization, and support of critical applications supporting Prior Authorization Operations within the PBM line of business. This role involves building scalable, cloud-native solutions to enable intelligent workflow automation, AI-driven decisioning, document processing, and business process optimization. The engineer will work with Python, FastAPI, Flask, and Google Cloud Platform while managing Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Key technical responsibilities include developing microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures using Kafka. The role specifically focuses on implementing Generative AI, Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and Agentic AI workflows using platforms like Gemini, Vertex AI, OpenAI, or Claude. The position addresses the challenge of automating complex healthcare operations through advanced software engineering, system reliability, and high-scale data processing in a regulated environment.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $197750 from 175 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications for Prior Authorization Operations.
  • Implement Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions in production environments.
  • Build and manage microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs using Python and modern frameworks.
  • Develop event-driven and streaming architectures using technologies like Kafka.
  • Architect and modernize applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Integrate enterprise applications with AI platforms such as Gemini, Vertex AI, or OpenAI.
  • Provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers and leading architecture reviews.
  • Optimize system reliability, performance, and observability for high-availability production systems.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of software engineering experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale applications.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role.
  • Expertise in Python development using modern API frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience developing event-driven systems using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
  • Hands-on experience implementing Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and Agentic AI workflows.
  • Proficiency in integrating enterprise applications with platforms like Gemini, Vertex AI, OpenAI, or Claude.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

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