Staff Java Software Engineer, Specialty Pharmacy

CVS Health

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
MANCTXGAILMN
Salary
$106,605–$260,590 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 23, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $184k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $177,575–$230,662 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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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 109 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,605–$260,590 across 107 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Java Software Engineer, Specialty Pharmacy

The Staff Java Software Engineer - Specialty Pharmacy joins the CVS Health Specialty team as a Technical Lead and Individual Contributor. This role involves building a next-generation platform to deliver products that help people live healthier lives. Key responsibilities include creating Proof of Concepts, driving delivery excellence, resolving complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and identifying system gaps. The engineer will design scalable solutions, participate in architecture discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers. Required technical skills include Java, Springboot, enterprise cloud initiatives, microservices, APIs, and CI/CD pipeline automation. Preferred competencies include Agentic AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, AngularJS, JavaScript, and Oracle or NoSQL databases. The work focuses on solving complex pharmacy and healthcare challenges within a large-scale distributed software design environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement efficient, scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards.
  • Create Proof of Concepts to address specific customer challenges and improve projects.
  • Lead solution design and architecture discussions with architects and senior engineers.
  • Provide expert-level support to resolve complex issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Identify system gaps and provide solutions to enhance overall platform performance.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Implement complex features and enhance existing functionality using Java, Springboot, and microservices.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to improve their professional skills.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience working with enterprise solution delivery in a large-scale distributed software design environment.
  • 5+ years of Java and Springboot development experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and cloud computing technologies.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and developing modern microservices and cost-effective APIs.
  • 3+ years of experience working on CI/CD Pipeline automation.
  • 3+ years of experience working in an Agile-based development environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).
  • 2+ years of Agentic AI / Generative AI experience (preferred).

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