Senior Software Development Engineer

CVS Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to drive design and delivery of cloud-native microservices. You will architect scalable systems, leverage event-driven architecture, and apply AI tooling where appropriate.

You will mentor peers, partner with architects and product teams, and own the end-to-end lifecycle from design to deployment and operations, ensuring high quality and reliability. A hands-on engineer mindset is essential in a modern modernization effort.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions (GCP, AWS or Azure).
• 2+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and deployment of cloud-native microservices-based applications.
• Mentor peers and collaborate with architects and product teams.
• Own the full software lifecycle from design to deployment and operations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Distributed systems

SQL

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Redis

OpenSearch

MongoDB

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 Software Development Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative digital solutions that power exceptional colleague experiences. In this role, you will leverage advanced technical expertise to architect and build cloud-native, microservices-based applications with a strong emphasis on event-driven architecture, modern technology stacks, and emerging AI technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and shape the overall technical direction of our modernization initiatives.

This Senior Engineer also involves contributing to technical direction, mentoring peers, and partnering with architects and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer who takes ownership of the full software lifecycle - from design through deployment and operations - and brings a collaborative, problem‑solving mindset to every challenge.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience
• 3+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions (GCP, AWS or Azure)
• 2+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of RDBMS such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• Strong experience with distributed systems design, implementation and operation at scale

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication
• Hands on experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, OpenSearch, MongoDB)
• Experience with event-driven services and architectures, including message brokers and event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies and their practical applications in software development
• Familiarity with open-source frameworks and modern development tooling
• Familiarity with asynchronous, event-based architectures
• 6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to team success
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressure

EDUCATIO

N

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Business Overview

Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$83,430.00 - $222,480.00

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.

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: 11/17/2026

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