Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Woonsocket · New York, NY · Austin, TX · Hartford · Buffalo Grove, IL
Salary
$118,450–$284,280 / yr
Posted
19 days ago
Closes
Jul 3, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $191k
This role $201k
$99k most similar roles pay here $304k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $191k 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 156 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$260,590 across 152 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health Digital is hiring a Staff Software Development Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on end-to-end application development and deployment across leading cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. This role involves building data pipelines for heterogeneous databases, implementing security best practices, and participating in Agile Scrum activities such as sprint planning and code reviews. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java-based technologies, CI/CD processes using GitHub and CircleCI, and proficiency in Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Grafana. Additionally, familiarity with healthcare domain challenges is a plus, requiring expertise in enterprise application development, cloud services, and DevOps methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Build and deploy applications using CI/CD processes on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Monitor application health and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure stability.
  • Design and implement efficient, scalable solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards and best practices.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers to enhance their skills.
  • Contribute to technical discussions on solution design and architecture.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience from ideation to production deployment.
  • Extensive experience in full software development lifecycle, including coding standards and testing.
  • Proficient in Java-based technologies with a focus on backend development for enterprise applications.
  • Solid experience with Azure, GCP, or other public cloud services, IaC, SaaS, CI/CD practices, and Kubernetes.
  • Expertise in Agile methodologies and familiarity with product management tools like Jira or Rally.

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