Staff Software Development Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Cvshealth. Remote, United States · full-time · $106,605–$213,210 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the long-range direction for application development and connect it to organizational and business priorities
- Guide the development team’s daily work, balancing collaboration and growth with reliable, timely delivery
- Assess technology trends and business intelligence to spot ways to improve processes and introduce new approaches
- Set project priorities and assign resources, while managing risk and establishing compliance controls
- Work with business leaders, clients and vendors to shape application needs, gather feedback and review deliverables for quality
What you bring
- At least seven years building software for enterprise or web applications
- Five or more years with React, Python, Node.js or another listed front-end technology, plus public cloud experience
- At least three years developing full-stack Java solutions and working with Agile methods
- Three or more years using AI tools to support software design, coding, testing or review
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, including a high school diploma and four years of relevant work
Who this fits
This is a senior, work-from-home role open to candidates in the United States. It suits an experienced software engineer who can set technical direction and lead day-to-day development work. The role also calls for collaboration with senior leaders, clients and external partners.
From the employer
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
CVS Health is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to design, develop and implement digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and communicate the long-term application development strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives
- Manage the application development team’s day-to-day work, fostering collaboration, agility, and continuous growth while ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
- Analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, and business intelligence to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Allocate resources and prioritize development projects using sound problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring effective use of skills, budget, and personnel
- Conduct risk assessments and establish governance processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to understand application needs and requirements, ensuring solutions meet client and business needs
- Communicate regularly with external partners, vendors, and clients to build positive relationships, gather feedback, and align development efforts with customer expectations and business objectives
- Review and approve project deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and align with the organization’s technology strategy
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of software development experience in enterprise/web applications
- 5 + years of experience in React, React TypeScript, React JS, Python, Nodejs or other front-end frameworks
- 5+ years of experience Cloud Technologies like GCP, AWS, Azure, or other public cloud services
- 3+ years of experience as full stack developer in Java-based technologies including microservices, FAST API and spring boot framework /REST
- 3+ years of experience in Agile development practices
- 3+ years of experience applying AI tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Amazon Q to accelerate software design, development, testing, and code review
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as full stack developer in Java-based technologies including microservices, FAST API and spring boot framework /REST
- Experience leading projects or managing directs
- Experience with emerging cloud platform technologies such as: AWS Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, GKE, Google DBs (Bigquery, Spanner, BigTable) or other PaaS technologies
- Demonstrated ability to guide teams in adopting AI-assisted engineering practices responsibly, including evaluating outputs for quality, security, and reliability.
- Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) preferred
- Certified Agile Developer (CAD) preferred
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$106,605.00 - $213,210.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.