Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jul 6, 2026

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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 409 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Development Engineer

Aetna Resources LLC, a CVS Health company, seeks a Staff Software Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in Downers Grove, IL. This role involves designing and delivering high-quality software applications across various technical environments, collaborating with quality assurance teams and end users to develop cutting-edge solutions. The engineer will be responsible for identifying risks during the development lifecycle, translating business requirements into technical specifications, and independently coding system functionality. Key responsibilities include working within an Agile framework to build advanced capabilities, participating in PI feature scoping, and conducting code reviews. Essential skills and experience required are Java, XML, J2EE, REST, SOAP, Web Services APIs, and five years of hands-on development using these technologies.

What you'll do

  • Design and deliver key technical activities for software applications across multiple environments.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure high-quality application design.
  • Identify risks and mitigate them throughout the entire development lifecycle before deployment.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and independently code system functionality.
  • Serve as a technical contributor in designing new software applications or enhancing existing solutions.
  • Participate in PI feature scoping and help translate user features into application design.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in Java, XML, and J2EE.
  • Expertise in Agile methodologies, REST, and SOAP required.
  • Experience with Web Services APIs and performing code reviews necessary.
  • Collaborative skills to work effectively with peers on software development.

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