Position SummaryAt CVS Health, we are building a world of health through innovative technology solutions that improve member experiences, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen healthcare outcomes. As a Staff Software Development Engineer in Medicare Technology, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-scale solutions that support critical business capabilities across Medicare and healthcare technology platforms.
The Staff Software Development Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader who drives the design, development, and delivery of enterprise technology solutions. This individual leads complex initiatives, champions engineering best practices, mentors team members, and collaborates across business and technology teams to build innovative, scalable, and reliable solutions that advance CVS Health's mission and strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate possesses expertise in modern full-stack application development, cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps practices, API and microservices design, data integration, and operational excellence. This individual is a self-starter who can influence technical direction across teams, resolve complex engineering challenges, and deliver solutions that provide measurable business value.
Responsibilities- Designs, develops, and implements digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects.
- Leverages expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards.
- Contributes to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineers.
- Provides input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives.
- Participates in code reviews and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
- Communicates and coordinates with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processes.
- Contributes to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality.
- Participates in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
- Works with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow professionally.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years work experience
- Expertise in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise web applications using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core
- Experience building modern web applications using Blazor and related front-end technologies
- Expertise in full-stack application development, including business services, APIs, databases, and UI
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft SQL, including data modeling, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning
- Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
- Experience designing, building, unit testing, and integration testing of a full stack application
- Practical experience integrating applications/components with one or more cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and DevSecOps practices with GitHub and GitHub Actions
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, secure coding practices, automated testing, and application monitoring
- Experience leading technical design discussions, conducting code reviews, and mentoring developers
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional business and technology teams
- Experience working with CoPilot and MCP servers to build, review, and document complex workflows
Preferred Qualifications- Healthcare, insurance, enrollment, or claims system experience
- Experience working with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with Oracle Database
- Experience with DB2
- Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Education:- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:
$106,605.00 - $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.
Great benefits for great peopleWe 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
