Senior Software Development Engineer, Ruby on Rails/Java

CVS Health

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Work type
Remote
Location
IL
Salary
$101,970–$203,940 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 13, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $153k
$89k $223k
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $149,262–$181,925 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $166k 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, Ruby on Rails/Java

As a Sr. Software Development Engineer, you will join the engineering team to transform ideas into reality within a fast-paced, agile environment. You will partner with product and design teams to build large consumer-facing products and cloud-native scalable microservices that directly impact the experience of patients and internal teams. Your daily work involves utilizing modern methodologies and open-source tools to develop applications in a distributed, cloud-based environment. The required technical stack includes Ruby, Java, Kotlin, GraphQL, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. You will also use AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor while performing unit and integration testing. This role focuses on solving technical problems within the healthcare domain to create a more connected and convenient health experience.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $169050 from 224 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build large consumer-facing products using Ruby or Java/Kotlin.
  • Develop cloud-native scalable microservices in distributed environments using Azure or AWS.
  • Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding productivity.
  • Manage and interact with databases including MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
  • Use observability and telemetry data to inform technical decision-making.
  • Implement full-stack development patterns using modern front-end technologies like React and TypeScript.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience building large consumer-facing products using Ruby or Java/Kotlin.
  • Experience working in a distributed, cloud-based environment using Azure/AWS with Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude.
  • Experience with unit and integration testing.
  • Experience building cloud-native scalable Microservices.
  • Experience working with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
  • Experience working in an Agile/DevOps environment.
  • US work authorization.
  • Bachelor degree in CS or relevant degree/work experience (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Ruby, GraphQL, AWS DevOps, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB (preferred).
  • Experience with modern front-end technologies like React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS/JavaScript and full-stack patterns (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of observability and using telemetry to inform decision making (preferred).
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change requirements (preferred).

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