Staff Software Development Engineer

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Role Summary

We're seeking a seasoned Software Developer to help build and evolve a modern, cloud-native microservices platform supporting our core Medicare sales verticals. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and HIPAA-compliant services that integrate with enterprise systems and support real-time data flows. You'll play a key role in defining DevOps and data engineering practices, coordinating closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to drive modernization, automation, and customer engagement.

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using modern cloud-native frameworks and tools.
• Build secure, scalable APIs and backend services in a HIPAA-regulated environment.
• Help define CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code standards, and observability practices in collaboration with DevOps.
• Shape real-time data ingestion and analytics pipelines in partnership with data engineering and analytics teams.
• Coordinate with product teams to align technical delivery with business goals and customer needs.
• Contribute to the implementation of AI-powered tools and automation strategies that enhance performance and engagement.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• 8+ years of professional backend software development experience, ideally with relative experience in cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go, Java).
• Hands-on experience with containerization and serverless platforms.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as GitHub Actions, Terraform, and monitoring stacks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience working in regulated environments (HIPAA, SOC2).
• Exposure to customer data platforms (CDPs), data lakes, or real-time analytics pipelines.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and event-driven architectures.
• Background in sales, marketing, or customer engagement systems.

• 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 our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.