Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering

CVS Health Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Application Development team, guiding modernization of legacy systems and ensuring business continuity. The role involves AI-assisted development, low-code/no-code integration, and crucial architectural decisions aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive software development and management experience, with cloud (GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes expertise to drive technical innovation within a full‑time, on‑site

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years management experience in application development.
• 3+ years maintaining and modernizing legacy systems.
• 1+ year using AI/ML tools in development.
• 3+ years cloud experience (GCP or similar).
• 1+ year Docker/Kubernetes experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Application Development team across legacy and modern apps.
• Modernize legacy systems while ensuring business continuity.
• Implement AI-assisted development practices to boost productivity.
• Integrate low-code/no-code platforms and business rules engines.
• Drive architecture decisions and technology strategy.
• Manage project portfolios, timelines, and resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

AI/ML in development

Cloud platforms (GCP)

Docker/Kubernetes

Legacy modernization

Project portfolio mgmt

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager will oversee the Application Development team, leading efforts to modernize legacy systems while ensuring the continuity of business operations. The role involves implementing cutting-edge technologies and AI-assisted development practices, integrating low-code/no-code solutions, and making key architectural decisions to drive technical innovation. The manager will also handle project portfolios, manage timelines and resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that technology solutions align with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of developers working across both legacy and modern applications.
• Develop and execute strategies aimed at modernizing legacy systems, maintaining business continuity throughout the transition.
• Implement AI-assisted development practices to boost team productivity and improve code quality.
• Oversee the integration of low-code/no-code platforms and business rules engines into the development workflow.
• Drive technical innovation and make crucial architectural decisions.
• Manage project portfolios, ensuring effective timeline management and resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business goals.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• At least 5 years of management experience in application development.
• 3+ years of strong expertise in maintaining and modernizing legacy systems.
• 1+ year of experience utilizing AI/ML tools in the development process.
• 3+ years of experience with any large public cloud such as GCP.
• 1+ years of experience working with Docker /Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of low-code/no-code platforms and business rules engines.
• Proven success in leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Legacy systems maintenance and modernization.
• Expertise in modern development frameworks and languages.
• Knowledge of business rules engines.
• Understanding of cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The 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 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.

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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/29/2026

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

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.