Staff Software Development Engineer

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 118,450 - 260,590; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer located in Springfield, Illinois. You will focus on mainframe applications, collaborating in an Agile environment to deliver business value and maintain optimal performance across critical systems.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in mainframe development, strong analytical skills, and proven expertise in Agile delivery. Join us to be part of a larger mission simplifying healthcare for individuals and communities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with mainframe development and various technologies.
• Experience in software design principles and Agile methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience with large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Develop mainframe applications according to customer specifications.
• Participate in requirements gathering and design sessions.
• Analyze and optimize applications; troubleshoot and resolve any issues.
• Monitor systems and create documentation related to mainframe applications.

Skills

Mainframe development and support

Systems analysis

Software design principles and architecture

Agile delivery methodologies

Healthcare experience

Analytical skills

Verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

SQL

MQ

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 Staff Software Development Engineer at CVS Health, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, and deployment of critical integrated system releases. The role is essential for ensuring the delivery of business value and that production applications remain stable with excellent performance and optimal scalability. You will work in an Agile scrum team environment, in close collaboration with business partners, product owners, architecture and other IT partners.

As part of the AT Claim Organization, you will be responsible for code deliverables on both long and short-term projects effectively, while working collaboratively in inter-departmental settings to accomplish tasks and goals. The Claim Organization is accountable for CVS Health's Health Care Benefits division (Aetna) commercial claim processing and the surrounding ecosystem of commercial claim applications to support internal business operations and the external Member and Provider experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop mainframe applications according to customer specifications and requirements
• Participate in requirements gathering and design sessions
• Work as part of a team to ensure solutions are designed to fully function in an integrated application suite
• Design and develop solutions that enable applications to perform optimally, and which can scale to meet future business needs
• Perform thorough unit and integration testing, and support QA testing and deployment activities
• Monitor systems to ensure that they are functioning properly
• Analyze and optimize applications; troubleshoot and resolve any issues
• Create and maintain documentation related to mainframe applications
• Stay current with the latest trends in the industry
• Closely interact with project managers, business analysts, and other developers, both locally and remote

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with the following:
  • Mainframe development and support, utilizing several of the following technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor, Endevor or similar source control application
  • Systems analysis
  • Software design principles and software architecture
  • Agile delivery methodologies
• 5+ years of experience with large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare experience in one or more of these areas:
  • Claim Adjudication
  • Claim Payment/Banking, Electronic Funds Transfer
• Experience with healthcare claim administration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritizing business impact and urgency
• Ability to work in a team environment to deliver projects
• Being a self-starter, who takes initiative with challenging situations

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:
$118,450.00 - $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.

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: 09/01/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

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