Senior Software Development Engineer

9025 CVS Shared Services Resources LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health's Aetna division is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise-scale Provider Applications. You will drive technical solutions for complex problems, ensure application stability, and oversee vendor and contractor teams as a Project Owner.

The role requires hands-on coding with Appian, Java, Python, and GCP, plus experience leading large initiatives in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on application development with Appian, Java, Python and GCP.
• 2+ years of leading or contributing to large-scale development initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Skills

Appian Development

Java

Python

GCP

Leadership

Agile/SCRUM

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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

As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Aetna, you will play a critical leadership role in the design, development, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-scale Provider Applications. You will drive technical solutions for complex business problems, ensure application stability, and lead cross-functional initiatives as a Project Owner. This role requires a balance of hands-on engineering expertise, technical leadership, and delivery ownership, including overseeing vendor/contractor teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, and delivering high-impact solutions that improve provider data systems and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on application development experience with Appian Development, java, Python and GCP
• 2+ years of experience leading or contributing to large-scale application development initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments
• Proven experience in project/program management, including planning, execution tracking, and delivery management
• Strong organizational, leadership, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Prior exposure to provider data systems, healthcare platforms, or payer environments
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native architectures, integration patterns, and messaging systems
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation

Education

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

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $83,430.00 - $166,860.00 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: 11/13/2026

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.