Staff Software Development Engineer - CDES

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.

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.

This is a high-impact role for a candidate who thrives in cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and technical leadership. You will work directly with senior business stakeholders , Product Managers, and Engineering teams to drive innovation and modernization across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$130,295.00 - $260,590.00

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