Staff Software Development Engineer, Java

CVS Health

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Hybrid
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Salary
$106,605–$284,280 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 27, 2026

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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$217,981 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $191k 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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TL;DR · Staff Software Development Engineer, Java

The Staff Software Development Engineer - Java will join the engineering team to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise-scale healthcare platforms. This technical leader will drive architecture decisions, mentor junior developers, and build highly available, secure, and scalable distributed systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with Product, Security, and Operations teams to implement complex features, performing code reviews, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The role requires deep expertise in Java, Springboot, and microservices to develop cost-effective APIs. Key technologies include cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipeline automation, Oracle, and NoSQL databases. Candidates may also utilize NestJS, Node.js, TypeScript, and Apollo GraphQL. The work focuses on solving technical challenges within the healthcare domain to improve experiences for members, providers, and colleagues.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 129 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise-scale healthcare platforms using Java and cloud-native architectures.
  • Lead architecture discussions and provide technical input on feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability.
  • Develop and maintain modern microservices and cost-effective APIs to support millions of customers.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to improve their professional skills.
  • Implement complex features and enhance existing functionality within a large-scale distributed environment.
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and CI/CD pipeline automation to enhance productivity.
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing activities including tech talks and workshops to foster a learning culture.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience in large-scale distributed environments.
  • 7+ years of hands-on Java application development experience with modern ecosystem frameworks.
  • 5+ years of Java and Springboot development experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and cloud computing technologies.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and developing modern microservices and cost-effective APIs.
  • 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and Agile-based development.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).
  • Experience with Agentic AI, Generative AI, or health and wellness domains (preferred).

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