Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

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Work type
Remote
Location
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Salary
$106,605–$284,280 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 27, 2026

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This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$219,425 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $195k 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 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 CVS Health Digital team as a Technical Lead and Individual Contributor to build a next-generation platform. This role involves creating Proof of Concepts, designing scalable solutions, and driving delivery excellence for digital assets. The engineer will identify system gaps, provide expert support for complex issues, and perform root cause analysis to enhance performance. Key responsibilities include participating in architecture discussions, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Required technical skills include Java, enterprise cloud initiatives, microservices, APIs, and CI/CD pipeline automation. The role also requires experience with Agentic AI and Generative AI, including NLP and conversational AI. Candidates should possess expertise in large-scale distributed software design to solve complex pharmacy and healthcare digital transformation problems.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $197750 from 81 postings across 10 companies.

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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 project outcomes.
  • 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 in the digital ecosystem and provide solutions to enhance performance.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers to improve their technical skills.
  • Implement complex features and enhance existing functionality to deliver high-quality code.

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 development experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and solutions with cloud computing technologies.
  • 5+ years of 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.
  • 2+ years of Agentic AI / Generative AI experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).

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