Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
GA
Salary
$106,605–$213,210 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 31, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$219,425 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $195k 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 · Staff Software Development Engineer

The Staff Software Development Engineer joins the digital engineering team to design, develop, and implement complex digital solutions and systems. This role involves architecting software applications, conducting system testing and debugging, and defining long-term application development strategies aligned with business objectives. The engineer manages day-to-day team work, performs risk assessments, and collaborates with cross-functional leaders to ensure solutions meet client needs. Key technical requirements include experience with React, React TypeScript, React JS, Python, Nodejs, and Java-based technologies such as microservices, FAST API, and Spring Boot. Candidates must also possess skills in public cloud services like GCP, AWS, or Azure, alongside Agile practices and AI tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Amazon Q. The work focuses on solving technical problems within the healthcare digital infrastructure.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $169050 from 224 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define and communicate the long-term application development strategy to align with organizational goals.
  • Manage the application development team’s day-to-day work to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
  • Allocate resources and prioritize development projects based on skills, budget, and personnel.
  • Conduct risk assessments and establish governance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with senior management to translate business needs into technical application requirements.
  • Communicate with external partners and vendors to align development efforts with customer expectations.
  • Review and approve project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and technology strategy.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of software development experience in enterprise/web applications.
  • 5+ years of experience in React, React TypeScript, React JS, Python, Nodejs or other front-end frameworks.
  • 5+ years of experience with Cloud Technologies like GCP, AWS, Azure, or other public cloud services.
  • 3+ years of experience as a full stack developer in Java-based technologies including microservices, FAST API, and spring boot framework/REST.
  • 3+ years of experience in Agile development practices.
  • 3+ years of experience applying AI tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Amazon Q to accelerate software development.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).
  • Experience leading projects or managing directs (preferred).

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