Staff Software Development Engineer

About the Role: CVS Health Digital is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to help build and enhance next-generation digital platforms that support products designed to help people live healthier lives. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on software development and involves designing scalable solutions, developing proof of concepts, and supporting complex engineering initiatives. The Staff Engineer will work closely with engineers, business leaders, architects, and other IT teams to improve digital capabilities, strengthen system performance, resolve complex technical issues, and support high-quality delivery. The role also includes providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

Key Responsibilities: Design and implement efficient, scalable software solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards. Contribute to solution design and architecture discussions with architects and senior engineers. Evaluate technical feasibility, performance, and scalability to support effective solution decisions. Participate in code reviews and promote adherence to coding standards, engineering best practices, and quality guidelines. Coordinate with team members to share technical insights, maintain alignment, and support decision-making. Contribute to the adoption of new technologies, tools, and development practices that improve productivity and code quality. Participate in knowledge-sharing activities, including code reviews, technical presentations, and workshops. Work with developers to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and deliver high-quality code. Guide and mentor junior developers to support their technical development. Create proof of concepts to address customer challenges and improve digital products. Provide expert-level technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, and conduct root cause analysis. Identify gaps in the existing digital ecosystem and recommend solutions to improve overall system performance. Collaborate with business and IT leaders to develop and deliver digital assets.

Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience delivering enterprise solutions in large-scale distributed software environments.5+ years of Java development experience.5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and cloud computing technologies.5+ years of experience designing and developing microservices and cost-effective APIs.3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipeline automation.3+ years of experience working in an Agile development environment.2+ years of experience with Agentic AI or Generative AI.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the health and wellness industry. Full stack development experience, including AngularJS, JavaScript, Oracle, and modern databases such as NoSQL.Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and techniques, including natural language processing, text generation and summarization, conversational AI, and chatbots. Hands-on experience developing user-facing features or applications. Ability to develop and execute roadmaps that balance innovation, progress, and reliable scalability. Ability to learn and work with emerging cloud and IT technologies, methodologies, and solutions. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships across organizational teams.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of a bachelor's degree.

Compensation & Benefits: Annual base salary range: $106,605–$284,280.Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible for an award target under the company's equity award program. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Paid time off. Retirement savings options. Wellness programs and additional resources supporting employee and family well-being. The actual salary offer will depend on experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. Employment TypeFull-time position. Equal Employment OpportunityCVS Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CVS Health supports and encourages applications from individuals with military experience, including active service members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard members, as well as military spouses. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.