Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
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Salary
$106,605–$260,590 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 30, 2026 (soon)

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $184k
$88k $283k
below market most similar roles pay here above market

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$219,425 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k 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 oversee digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise. The role involves architecting and coding software applications, conducting system testing and debugging, and contributing to the overall technical direction of digital engineering projects. Key responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, participating in code reviews, providing mentorship to junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex features. The position requires proficiency in problem solving, business intelligence, and execution skills. Preferred technical experience includes cloud systems such as GCP, AWS, and Azure, along with building systems that leverage GenAI capabilities. This role focuses on solving technical problems related to digital engineering, performance optimization, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within a complex health experience environment.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $169050 from 224 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and code software applications using advanced technical expertise to oversee digital solutions.
  • Design and implement efficient, scalable solutions that meet specific business requirements and quality standards.
  • Provide technical input on feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability during solution design discussions.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
  • Implement complex features and enhance existing functionality to deliver high-quality code.
  • Mentor junior developers to improve their technical skills and support their professional growth.
  • Lead the adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance team productivity and code quality.

What we're looking for

  • 7-10 years of work experience.
  • Adept at problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Adept at collaboration and teamwork.
  • Adept at growth mindset skills, including agility and developing yourself and others.
  • Adept at execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting.
  • Adept at business intelligence.
  • Experience across cloud systems like GCP, AWS, or Azure (preferred).
  • Experience in building out systems that leverage GenAI capabilities (preferred).
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering backgrounds (preferred).

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