Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
VA
Salary
$72,100–$144,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $108k
$57k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $138,250–$196,019 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $167k 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 77 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 76 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer The Software Development Engineer joins the IT team within the healthcare sector to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of applications and systems. This role involves designing, developing, and executing performance tests to identify bottlenecks and risks while collaborating with development, quality engineering, and operations teams throughout the software development lifecycle. The engineer will develop testing scripts, monitor application performance, perform root cause analysis, and support capacity planning. Required technical skills include experience with tools like LoadRunner, JMeter, or Gatling; cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure; container technologies including Docker or Kubernetes; and programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript. Additionally, the role requires proficiency with monitoring tools like AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, or Grafana, along with knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and network fundamentals within a complex enterprise environment.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $194400 from 177 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and execute performance tests to identify system bottlenecks and risks.
  • Develop and maintain performance testing scripts using industry-standard tools like LoadRunner or JMeter.
  • Analyze test results to provide recommendations for improving application scalability and stability.
  • Monitor application performance and assist in identifying and resolving performance issues.
  • Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and root cause analysis activities.
  • Integrate performance testing and analysis into the software development lifecycle across multiple teams.
  • Document performance testing processes, standards, and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma plus 4 years relevant experience).
  • 4+ years of engineering experience, including performance testing or performance engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, or similar.
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms and container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
  • 2+ years of experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, or Grafana.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, application architecture, databases, APIs, and network fundamentals.
  • Experience in healthcare IT or familiarity with HIPAA regulations (preferred).

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