Staff Software Engineer, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Buffalo Grove

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

130295.00 - 260590.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead technical strategy and execution across the Client Data Exchange Solutions (CDES) space. This role is pivotal in managing development, operations, and support for a variety of data input and output services. You will collaborate closely with technical leaders across CDES, Adjudication, and Data & Analytics teams to align business goals with a multi-year roadmap that supports enterprise strategic objectives.

Job Responsibility:

Lead complex, high-visibility projects and provide technical vision across CDES
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to align on goals and deliverables
Design and implement scalable data provisioning solutions using ETL, cloud technologies, real-time streaming pipelines, and CI/CD
Provide thought leadership on modernization, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize AI to enhance and optimize existing processes
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment
Author and promote best practices across engineering teams
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Guide teams in decision-making and agile ways of working.

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in software/data product delivery, including designing and deploying production-ready systems
5+ years of experience in ETL/ELT development
5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
3+ years of experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, FastAPI, Go)
Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, Azure SQL) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB)
Familiarity with messaging systems (Apache Kafka, MQ)
3+ years of experience leading software development projects and mentoring developers
Solid understanding of AI technologies and their practical applications.

Nice to have:

Strong grasp of software delivery practices and agile methodologies
Experience leading large-scale technical programs with end-to-end planning
Proven ability to make informed decisions quickly and take ownership of services at scale
Experience working with technology vendors and participating in technical/security audits
Deep understanding of cloud architecture and software engineering principles
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitActions, Jenkins, Octopus
Experience in unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews
Experience with legacy systems and technologies including iBMI(AS/400), DB2, RPG and COBOL.

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
Employee stock purchase plan
No-cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 29, 2025

Expiration:
November 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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