CVS Health

Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering

CVS Health$130K — $260K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of overall software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role
  • 7+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka for software applications
  • 3+ years leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
  • 3+ years defining technology strategy involving AI/ML, cloud services, and automation
  • Strong expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, and microservices

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of software engineers with a focus on technical direction and mentorship
  • Drive risk mitigation and ensure production stability through proactive issue resolution
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to meet modern engineering standards
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business priorities
  • Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance system performance
  • Build high-performing engineering teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Provide leadership for digital initiatives, focusing on Java/J2EE and cloud technologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance
  • Retirement savings options to secure financial future
  • Wellness programs to support physical and emotional health
  • Additional resources based on eligibility, customized for employee needs
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

CVS Health Digital is looking for hands-on, passionate people who want to join a high energy and growing team to make a difference in customers' lives and who want to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. Currently, we are seeking Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering who will lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing hands-on technical direction, architecture guidance, and mentorship while establishing measurable engineering goals aligned with business outcomes. This Senior Engineering Manager will also drive technical strategy and execution for software initiatives by defining system requirements, architecture, timelines, and deliverables.

** Due to the nature of this role, the location requirement for this role is for this Engineering Leader to be in our Woonsocket, RI headquarters 2 days per week **

Expectation For The Role:
  • Own risk mitigation and production stability by proactively identifying system vulnerabilities, leading root cause analysis, and driving timely resolution of complex production issues to ensure high availability and minimal downtime
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements engineering, system design, development, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to modern engineering standards, secure coding practices, and scalable architecture principles
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, Infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions, align priorities, and resolve dependencies while maintaining efficient delivery pipelines
  • Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and engineering best practices, leading innovation through proof-of-concepts and informed technology selection to enhance system performance and developer productivity
  • Build and develop high-performing engineering teams by hiring top talent, conducting technical performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing
  • Provide leadership for Digital initiatives/digital transformation for ecommerce leveraging Java/J2EE stack, Microservices, Open source frameworks, Cloud
  • Ability to understand big picture, while implementing at the detail level
  • Analytical thinking - able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts explore and evaluate them systematically
  • Strategic thinking - able to identify a vision along with the plans, which need to be implemented to meet the end goal, evaluating situations, decisions and issues in the short, medium and long term
  • Assist in technical and security audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented
  • Be an advocate of security best practices, champion and support the importance of security within engineering, partnering with Digital and Enterprise security teams and digital product owners to ensure compliance


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7+ years of overall software engineering experience with at least 5+ years of experience of leading projects or managing directs
  • 7+ years of experience using and/or managing projects using Java, Spring boot, Kafka to build/deploy, and maintain software applications using cloud platforms
  • 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority, including documented collaboration with engineering, architecture, security, and business stakeholders in a matrixed organization
  • 3+ years of experience defining technology strategy and leading the adoption and operationalization of technologies such as AI/ML, cloud services, automation, and developer productivity tools in a large-scale enterprise environment with evidence of measurable impact (e.g., reduction in MTTR, cost savings, efficiency gains, or adoption KPIs)
  • Strong expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and modern software development practices


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with retail or health care industry with background in fulfillment, dispensing & delivery
  • Experience with developing in AWS or GCP or Azure or similar public cloud environments (GCP preferred)
  • Proven success driving technical strategy, engineering excellence, and organizational transformation
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience managing multiple teams and developing engineering leaders
  • Ability to balance technical depth with business outcomes and strategic decision-making
  • Ensured code quality and technical excellence through reviews, testing strategies, and debt management
  • Owned system reliability and operational performance, including monitoring, incident management, and SLAs
  • Good understanding and working experience in IT Security best practices and other compliance standards such as ADA, HIPAA, PCI DSS
  • Experience in SAFe Agile work environments; certification of SAFe for leaders would be a plus
  • Knowledge/experience in the Healthcare space, B2C and/or B2B is a plus


EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 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 target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

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: 10/30/2026

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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Kickstart your career with CVS Health through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed for ambitious students eager to develop their skills in a real-world setting. Internships at CVS Health are not only about gaining work experience but also about making meaningful contributions to our ongoing projects.

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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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Learn more about CVS Health
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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