Staff Software Engineer: Cloud, Microservices & AI Leader

CVS Health Corporation

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 284,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

CVS Health Digital is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to drive delivery of next-generation platform initiatives in a fast-paced, high-energy team. The role combines technical leadership and individual contributor duties, building scalable microservices and APIs, while mentoring junior developers and guiding architectural decisions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience across enterprise solutions, cloud initiatives, CI/CD automation, and knowledge of Generative AI.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in enterprise solution delivery in a large-scale distributed software design environment.
5+ years of Java development experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and solutions with cloud computing technologies.
5+ years of designing and developing modern microservices and cost-effective APIs.
3+ years of experience working on CI/CD Pipeline automation.
3+ years of experience working in an Agile-based development environment.
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.