Principal Software Engineer, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

144200.00 - 288400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking highly skilled Principal Software Engineers to lead the innovation, design, and development of cutting-edge software solutions for our enterprise healthcare systems. This posting includes 5 open positions. Our goal is to hire a range of different candidate profiles. One candidate profile we will hire is a focus on modern distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud native. Another candidate expertise we are seeking includes expert-level Mainframe modernization. As a key technical leader, you will drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security in mission-critical applications. You will play a pivotal role in completing proof of concepts/proof of technologies to inject innovative solutions to our development cycles. Focus areas include DevSecOps implementation, leveraging tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and other CI/CD pipelines to optimize software delivery as well as AI solutions to optimize efficiencies.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design and development of enterprise solutions using some or all of the following: .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular
Define best practices for the adoption and integration of new/emerging technologies within the organization
Develop and implement POCs using emerging technologies to demonstrate their potential value and application
Modernize legacy applications, integrating them with cloud-native solutions, microservices and best practices in GCP and Azure, where appropriate
Implement DevSecOps pipelines using enterprise tooling such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and other CI/CD tools
Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all software solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute technical roadmaps
Mentor and train other engineers on new tools, technologies, and methodologies - fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in most of the following: .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular
Experience with Generative AI technologies and frameworks
3+ years’ experience with GCP and Azure, including cloud-native development and migration strategies
Expertise in enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices
Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Self-Starter and Learner - must be a proactive self-starter with a strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies as they emerge
Ability to work independently and take initiative in exploring innovative solutions.

Nice to have:

Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance standards
Experience modernizing large-scale mainframe applications
Experience designing and developing COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, and VSAM applications
Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS).

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access
Eligible for CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Award target in the company’s equity award program.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 22, 2025

Expiration:
August 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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