Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: CTPhoenix, AZAustin, TXChicago, IL
Salary: $118,450–$260,590 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Sep 1, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

Market check

Salary context

Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $190k

$101k most similar roles pay here $278k

This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $129,443–$218,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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 389 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 114 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at CVS Health

At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Development Engineer

Role Posting Log in to save

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at CVS Health’s AT Claim Organization, you will join an Agile scrum team to develop and maintain mainframe applications that support commercial claim processing for Aetna. Your day-to-day responsibilities include participating in requirements gathering, designing scalable solutions, conducting thorough testing, and collaborating with project managers and business analysts both locally and remotely. You will work with technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor, and Endevor to ensure optimal performance and stability of production applications. With 7+ years of experience in mainframe development, systems analysis, and Agile methodologies, you will contribute to the seamless integration of claim processing applications that support internal operations and external member experiences.

Skills

COBOL JCL CICS DB2 SQL MQ Xpeditor Endevor Agile CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop mainframe applications according to customer specifications and requirements.
Design solutions that enable applications to perform optimally and scale for future needs.
Participate in requirements gathering, design sessions, and team collaboration.
Perform thorough unit and integration testing, supporting QA activities.
Monitor systems to ensure proper functioning and troubleshoot issues.

What we're looking for

7+ years of mainframe development experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor.
Extensive background in systems analysis and software design principles.
Proficient in Agile delivery methodologies for project management.
Experience managing large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical projects.
Commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Save