CVS Health

Data Engineer

CVS Health$64K — $173K *
US-Anywhere
+ 49 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of professional data engineering or software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex query optimization.
  • Experience with at least one cloud data warehouse (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
  • Proficiency in Git-based version control and code review workflows.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and automated deployment (e.g., GitHub Actions).

Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain, and improve data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Python.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries for data ingestion and transformation.
  • Contribute to data modeling and maintain dataset integrity in Snowflake.
  • Integrate with Kafka-driven event streams for real-time data ingestion.
  • Write clean, well-tested code with thorough test coverage.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld.
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows and validate pipelines post-deployment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Retirement savings options for financial stability.
  • Access to wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are hiring a fully remote Data Engineer with strong SQL and Python experience to join our Data Engineering team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and platform infrastructure that power a new internal self-service application. Working alongside senior engineers, you will help modernize how data is ingested, transformed, and served - enabling application teams across the company to own and manage their data with greater speed and reliability. This is an opportunity to grow your data engineering skills on a high-visibility platform initiative with direct impact on data quality and accessibility.

About this Role

This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the US. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented engineer who takes pride in building reliable, well-tested data pipelines and is eager to deepen their expertise in modern data platforms. You will work with growing autonomy on well-defined tasks, collaborating closely with senior engineers who will provide guidance, mentorship, and code review. You are expected to ask good questions, communicate blockers promptly, and take ownership of your contributions from implementation through production monitoring. You will have access to AI development tools - including Claude, Snowflake CoCo, and Copilot - to assist across all phases of the SDLC.

You will contribute to a platform that provides:
  • Self-Service Data Ingestion - Build and maintain the pipelines that enable application teams to register Kafka topics, update schemas, and ingest data, reducing lead times from weeks to minutes.
  • Automated Monitoring & Incident Management - Implement standardized logging, alerting, and escalation to improve pipeline reliability and issue resolution.
  • Data Preview Capabilities - Support features that allow application engineers to preview how their data will appear in the warehouse before it reaches production.


About the Project: The Data Self-Service Platform

The Data Self-Service Platform addresses critical challenges in our current data operations. Today, data ingestion is often manual and ticket-driven, leading to delays and limiting self-service for application teams. You will help build a platform that empowers data owners to ingest, transform, and serve their data - giving them full control and accountability for data quality. This platform will enable data producers and consumers to collaborate efficiently, address issues directly, and streamline testing changes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain, and improve data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Python, contributing to reliability, scalability, and observability.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries to support data ingestion, transformation, troubleshooting, and validation across the data warehouse.
  • Contribute to data modeling efforts and help maintain the integrity and structure of datasets within the Snowflake data platform.
  • Integrate with Kafka-driven event streams to support real-time and near-real-time data ingestion under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Write clean, well-tested code; ensure thorough unit and integration test coverage for pipeline components you build.
  • Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback to uphold team quality standards.
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and validate pipeline correctness post-deployment.
  • Implement logging and observability instrumentation for pipelines you own, and respond to production alerts as part of team on-call rotation.
  • Communicate blockers and progress clearly; escalate issues with appropriate urgency.
  • Leverage AI development tools (Claude, Snowflake CoCo, Copilot) to improve development speed and code quality.
  • Actively seek out mentorship and coaching from senior engineers; share learnings with teammates.


Required Qualifications
  • 2 years of professional data engineering or software development experience.
  • Strong, demonstrated proficiency in SQL - including writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex queries against large datasets.
  • Experience working with at least one cloud data warehouse or data platform (Snowflake, BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, or Databricks).
  • Proficiency with Git-based version control, including branching, pull requests, and code review workflows.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and participation in automated deployment workflows (GitHub Actions).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines or ETL/ELT processes using Python.
  • Familiarity with Snowflake - any exposure to querying, schema concepts, or warehouse basics is a plus; it is a core platform tool for this team.
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests for data pipeline components.
  • Any exposure to DBT (Data Build Tool) or similar transformation frameworks; DBT is a key part of our data workflow and familiarity is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms (RabbitMQ, AWS SNS/SQS).
  • Familiarity with containerized development (Docker).
  • Basic exposure to Terraform or infrastructure-as-code concepts.
  • Awareness of structured logging, pipeline health checks, and monitoring/alerting tooling.
  • Familiarity with REST API integration patterns.
  • Experience with AI-enhanced development tools such as Claude, Snowflake CoCo, or Copilot.


Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


Anticipated Weekly Hours
40

Time Type
Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$64,890.00 - $173,040.00

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.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

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CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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