Staff Software Engineer - AI-Driven Digital Platform

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to act as both technical lead and individual contributor, shaping our next‑generation platform for digital health initiatives. You will partner with architects, build scalable microservices, and drive delivery excellence while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes cloud initiatives, AI experience, and collaboration across IT and business teams to deliver high‑quality solutions that improve patient and member outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering enterprise solutions in large-scale distributed environments.
• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• 5+ years of cloud initiatives experience.
• 5+ years of designing and developing modern microservices and APIs.
• 3+ years of CI/CD pipeline automation.
• 3+ years of Agile development.
• 2+ years of Agentic AI / Generative AI experience.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Contribute to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineers.
• Provide input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision‑making processes.
• Contribute to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality.
• Participate in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
• Work with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality code.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow professionally.

Skills

Enterprise solution delivery

Java development

Cloud initiatives

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to act as both technical lead and individual contributor, shaping our next‑generation platform for digital health initiatives. You will partner with architects, build scalable microservices, and drive delivery excellence while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes cloud initiatives, AI experience, and collaboration across IT and business teams to deliver high‑quality solutions that improve patient and member outcomes.