Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

Quest Oracle Community; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead the Pension and Investment Management tech organization. You will oversee multiple on-premises platforms (SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, .NET) and drive delivery, stability, and performance in a regulated enterprise environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong collaboration with investment, finance, and operations teams, and a focus on operational rigor, governance, and talent development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering, application engineering, platform engineering, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading large-scale data warehouse and on-premises teams.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, ETL/batch processing, and data reconciliation.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders to translate priorities into technical plans.
• Experience managing technical teams and delivering across complex programs.
• Understanding of enterprise security, privacy, audit, and governance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Java and .NET environments, including release practices.
• Excellent communication with senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams supporting on-premises platforms across SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, and .NET.
• Own day-to-day delivery across the portfolio—planning, prioritization, estimation, release management, and changes.
• Ensure platform stability and operational resilience, including incidents and on-call coverage.
• Manage health of data warehouse and reporting, including ETL, SQL development, data quality, and period-end reporting.
• Partner with investment management, finance, operations, and risk to translate business priorities into executable plans.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge continuity to reduce key-person dependency.
• Govern change management, access controls, and audit readiness per enterprise standards.
• Manage vendor and third-party data provider relationships and integrations.
• Oversee capacity planning, DR testing, and infrastructure lifecycle needs.
• Report delivery status, risks, and metrics to senior technology and business leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL Server

Java

COBOL

Linux

Mainframe

.NET

Job description

Position Summary

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead our Pension and Investment Management technology organization. This leader will be responsible for managing several platform teams supporting established on-premises SQL Server-based, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, and .NET applications. This is a high-visibility leadership role accountable for execution, day-to-day delivery, and the continued stability and performance of the systems our business depends on.

The successful candidate is a hands‑on people leader who thrives in a complex, regulated enterprise environment, brings disciplined operational rigor, and can partner credibly with investment, finance, and operations stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams supporting on-premises SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, and .NET Investment Management platforms, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Own day-to-day delivery across the portfolio - planning, prioritization, estimation, release management, and on‑time execution of enhancements, defect resolution, and business‑driven change.
• Ensure platform stability and operational resilience, including production support, incident and problem management, on‑call coverage, root‑cause analysis, and service‑level commitments.
• Manage the health of the existing data warehouse and reporting estate, covering batch schedules, ETL processes, SQL development, data quality, reconciliation, and period‑end/close reporting cycles.
• Partner with investment management, finance, operations, and risk stakeholders to translate business priorities into executable technical plans and realistic delivery commitments.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge continuity across long‑standing applications and databases, reducing key‑person dependency.
• Govern change management, release controls, access controls, and audit readiness in line with enterprise architecture, security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Manage vendor and third‑party data provider relationships, including integration support, contract‑driven obligations, and escalation paths.
• Oversee capacity planning, infrastructure lifecycle needs, patching, upgrades, and disaster recovery testing for supported environments.
• Report clearly and regularly on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and operational metrics to senior technology and business leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, application engineering, platform engineering, enterprise data warehousing, or related technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale data warehouse and application teams, preferably with a background in SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, .NET or other on‑premises enterprise data warehouse platforms.
• Strong hands‑on understanding of relational database design, dimensional modeling, stored procedures, query and performance tuning, ETL/batch processing, job scheduling, and data reconciliation in on‑premises environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with business teams and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver technical applications
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, developing engineering talent, and leading delivery across complex, multi‑stakeholder programs.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security, access controls, data privacy, audit requirements, production support, incident management, and operational resilience.
• Working knowledge of Java and .NET application environments, including support, troubleshooting, and release practices for established enterprise applications.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to senior business stakeholders and translate business priorities into executable technology plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in investment management, asset management, insurance, capital markets, financial services, or risk analytics environments.
• Prior experience with investment data platforms, portfolio analytics systems, market data platforms, research data environments, or finance reporting ecosystems.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET or long‑standing web‑based reporting applications supporting business and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with Oracle SQR or similar batch reporting and data processing technologies.
• Experience integrating internal and third‑party financial data providers such as Bloomberg, State Street, Moody's, S&P, Fitch, or similar vendors.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, source control discipline, data quality frameworks, and production observability.
• Experience operating in a regulated enterprise environment with formal architecture, security, privacy, and governance processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $284,280.00

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: 10/19/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.