Staff Software Development Engineer - Frontend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is looking for a highly skilled frontend-focused Staff Software Engineer to join the modernization team in Woonsocket, RI. The role focuses on transforming legacy systems into a cloud-native platform, enhancing user interfaces related to patient and drug domains.

The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of frontend development experience, particularly with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript, alongside strong knowledge of frontend best practices. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of frontend development experience with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience in designing and implementing testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of frontend security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop advanced web applications using React.
• Lead initiatives around frontend security concepts.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to the frontend engineering team.

Skills

Frontend development experience with React

Frontend best practices in large-scale environment

Design testing frameworks

CI/CD pipeline experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)

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 frontend‑focused Staff Software Engineer to join our modernization team focused on transforming the legacy CVS pharmacy systems into a cutting‑edge, cloud‑native platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing user interfaces that enhance the experience related to the patient and drug domains. You will work closely with backend and design teams to create responsive, scalable, and maintainable frontend applications using modern frameworks like React. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in frontend development, system design, and a deep understanding of user‑centric design principles.

Preference for this role is for the selected candidate to work hybrid out of our corporate office in Woonsocket, RI or Hartford, CT; remote will be considered for candidates not in close proximity to an office.

Expectations of the Role

• Architect and develop advanced web applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Establish and enforce frontend best practices, including performance optimization and maintainability
• Lead initiatives around frontend security concepts, ensuring robust protection against common vulnerabilities
• Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies and evaluate testing frameworks
• Collaborate on CI/CD processes, ensuring seamless integration and deployment
• Guide the adoption of tools like JxBrowser or similar for hybrid web applications
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to the frontend engineering team

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of frontend development experience with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• 7+ years of proven experience driving frontend best practices in a large‑scale environment
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing testing frameworks/strategies (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
• 3+ years working with CI/CD pipelines and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of frontend security concepts (e.g., XSS prevention, secure cookies, CORS)
• Experience with JxBrowser or similar tools for hybrid web applications
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design
• Strong understanding of microservice best practices and distributed systems

Education

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

Benefits

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.

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/28/2026

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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.

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