Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
NJ
Salary
$79,310–$158,620 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 18, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $119k
$65k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $140,647–$195,731 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $168k 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 87 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 · Software Development Engineer

As a Software Development Engineer, you will join the digital engineering team to design, develop, and implement complex digital solutions and systems. You will apply advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications while conducting system testing, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction. Your daily work involves building enterprise-scale applications, managing web services, and integrating various systems. The role requires proficiency in object-oriented programming languages like Java, C#, or Python, along with experience in SQL, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies. You will utilize tools for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Working within an Agile framework, you will solve technical problems related to microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems while ensuring security best practices and performance optimization across development and production environments.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $194400 from 176 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and code software applications using object-oriented programming languages like Java, C#, or Python.
  • Design, develop, and implement digital solutions and systems for enterprise-scale business applications.
  • Develop and consume APIs, web services, and complex enterprise integrations.
  • Conduct system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting across development, test, and production environments.
  • Implement secure coding standards and perform vulnerability remediation to ensure application security.
  • Manage database technologies including relational databases and SQL for data management.
  • Execute software development lifecycle tasks including source control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Optimize application performance and provide ongoing production support for digital engineering projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting business applications.
  • Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Java, C#, Python, or similar.
  • Experience developing and consuming APIs, web services, and enterprise integrations.
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL.
  • Knowledge of SDLC, source control, code reviews, and Agile development practices.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD practices, and security best practices.

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