Staff Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)

CVS Health; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Engineer to architect and scale core applications, marrying backend data systems with AI‑driven frontend experiences. You will build resilient microservices, dashboards, and deep integrations while championing DevOps culture and guiding teams toward a unified technical roadmap.

You will mentor engineers, drive secure, scalable designs, and embed AI features to automate workflows and provide intelligent insights across payer operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with full‑stack focus.
• Expertise in modern JS/TS frameworks and complex state management.
• Deep server‑side skills and scalable microservices design.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and ORMs.
• Hands‑on AI model integration and AI orchestration familiarity.
• Public cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD tooling mastery.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end design and development of scalable web apps from frontend to backend.
• Architect dashboards and data visualization to surface complex insights.
• Design secure APIs and data integration layers with diverse systems.
• Champion AI/ML features to automate workflows and enhance products.
• Drive DevOps culture, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC for reliable releases.
• Mentor frontend, backend, and DevOps engineers and set coding standards.
• Navigate ambiguity, ask stakeholders questions, and shape technical roadmaps.

Skills

Full-stack architecture

Microservices design

AI integration

DevOps leadership

Strong communication

Frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Node.js

Python

Java

C#

Go

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

LangChain

OpenAI API

Anthropic

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

GCP

React

Angular

Vue

D3.js

Recharts

Highcharts

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Staff Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and scaling of our core applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex backend data systems, emerging AI capabilities, and intuitive frontend experiences. As a hands‑on technical leader, you will be responsible for designing rich, interactive dashboards, building resilient backend microservices, and orchestrating deep integrations with diverse data objects and third‑party systems. You will champion our DevOps culture and lead the charge in embedding AI‑driven features into our product suite to automate workflows and deliver intelligent insights.

Sitting at the intersection of application development, data integration, and cloud operations, you will guide technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure operational excellence across the entire technology stack. This position will focus on optimizing our Payer Operations with the goal of building solutions that enrich our Payer metadata, automate our Payer lifecycle contracts, and measure Payer performance.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Full Stack Development: Lead the end‑to‑end design, architecture, and development of highly scalable web applications, from responsive, user‑centric frontends to robust backend services.
• Dashboarding & Data Visualization: Architect and implement rich, interactive dashboards and user interfaces that surface complex data insights in an intuitive, performant, and accessible manner.
• Backend & Data Integrations: Design and develop secure, scalable APIs and integration layers. Build seamless connections between our applications and diverse data objects, enterprise databases, and third‑party platforms.
• AI Enablement & Implementation: Champion the integration of AI/ML technologies (e.g., Large Language Models, generative AI, predictive analytics) into core products. Develop intelligent features that automate user workflows and provide advanced data synthesis.
• DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure: Drive continuous delivery and cloud‑native best practices. Architect, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure high availability and rapid release cycles.
• Operational Excellence: Establish rigorous standards for monitoring, logging, and performance profiling across the stack. Act as the ultimate escalation point for complex, full‑stack production issues and lead root‑cause analysis.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to frontend, backend, and DevOps engineers. Establish coding standards, drive reusable design patterns, and collaborate closely with product leadership to groom the backlog and shape the technical roadmap.
• Self Starter: This role will deal with ambiguity and requires an individual who is comfortable with taking vague requirements and asking questions of stakeholders to be able to develop accordingly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on full‑stack development, system architecture, and scalable applications.
• Frontend Expertise: Mastery of modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) and experience with complex state management and data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Recharts, Highcharts).
• Backend & API Proficiency: Deep expertise in server‑side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Go). Proven ability to design scalable microservices and event‑driven architectures.
• Data Object Integration: Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), ORMs, and integrating complex, high‑volume data feeds into application layers.
• AI Integration Skills: Hands‑on experience integrating AI models and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) into software products. Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain) and vector databases.
• DevOps & Cloud: Expert‑level knowledge of public cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), containerization, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Problem‑Solving & Communication: Exceptional analytical skills with an ability to break down complex business requirements into technical solutions. Excellent ability to communicate architectural decisions to both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building internal developer platforms (IDP) or self‑service tooling for engineering teams.
• Familiarity with data streaming technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ) for real‑time integrations.
• Experience in secure software development lifecycle (DevSecOps) practices and data compliance.

Education

~ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $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 in the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/03/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.