CVS Health

Senior Software Engineer

CVS Health$92K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in application support, production support, or SRE roles
  • Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, and distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with debugging, log analysis, and incident management
  • Experience with ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)
  • Good understanding of Linux/Unix systems

Responsibilities

  • Monitor application performance, system health, and alerts using APM tools like AppDynamics and Grafana
  • Act as the primary point of contact for incident management and service requests
  • Conduct initial triage and classify issues while prioritizing tickets in alignment with SLAs
  • Resolve routine issues utilizing runbooks and established procedures
  • Escalate complex incidents to L2/L3 support teams with documentation
  • Provide timely communication on incident status and resolutions to stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot and debug SQL queries across various databases

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Join Fortune 7 CVS Health as a SeniorSoftware Engineer to lead and advance our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), AIOps, Observability, and Monitoring capabilities in the CVS Digital team. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented software engineer for Frontline Support (L1 & L2) to provide first and second level support for our applications, platforms, and services. This role is critical in ensuring high availability, quick issue resolution, and seamless user experience by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving incidents across systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to identify root causes, implement fixes, and continuously improve system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor application performance, system health, and alerts using APM tools such as AppDynamics, Grafana, and Splunk
  • Act as the primary point of contact for incident management and service requests
  • Conduct initial triage, classify issues, and prioritize tickets in alignment with SLAs and SLIs
  • Resolve routine issues by leveraging runbooks and established standard operating procedures
  • Escalate complex incidents to L2/L3 support teams with comprehensive documentation
  • Provide timely communication on incident status, updates, and resolutions to stakeholders and end users
  • Work within REST APIs, microservices-based architectures, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Troubleshoot and debug SQL queries across relational and non-relational databases
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and assist with deployment-related troubleshooting
  • Automate repetitive operational activities using scripting languages such as Python and Shell
  • Maintain, update, and enhance runbooks, knowledge repositories, and SOPs
  • Perform in-depth troubleshooting across applications, APIs, and underlying infrastructure
  • Analyze logs, metrics, and traces to identify and resolve root causes
  • Debug application issues at the code level (preferably in Java, Python, or similar technologies)
  • Implement data corrections, configuration changes, and minor code or script updates
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy bug fixes, enhancements, and patches
  • Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in application support, production support, or SRE roles
  • Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, and distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with debugging, log analysis, and incident management
  • Experience with ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)
  • Good understanding of Linux/Unix systems


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in IT, SRE, DevOps, or Software Engineering.
  • Experience in healthcare, finance, enterprise SaaS, or highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with Open Telemetry, Observability and AIOps platforms
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized environments
  • Exposure to GenAI/Automation tools (OpenAI, CoPilot, Gemini, Claude etc.) in L1 support environments.
  • Basic coding ability to troubleshoot, fix issues and build self-healing or auto-remediation workflows.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Certifications in Cloud platforms, or DevOps are a plus.


Leadership Competencies:
  • Customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
  • Strategic thinking and execution excellence
  • Strong communication and stakeholder influence
  • Data-driven decision making and Continuous improvement mindset


Anticipated Weekly Hours
40

Time Type
Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$92,700.00 - $185,400.00

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: 07/22/2026

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.

Explore Job Opportunities

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.

Internship Programs

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.

Professional Growth and Development

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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Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the open positions at CVS Health that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

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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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