Staff Software Development Engineer at CVS Health in Texas

Staff Software Development Engineer Location: TX - Work from home 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 experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have profound Cloud/Data technical knowledge, aptitude for logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. As a Staff Software Development Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for enabling a large operational data platform. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a deep understanding of software engineering principles. As part of the Aetna Transactional Cache team, you will lead and inspire a high‑performing group of engineers and technical leads to build a next‑generation, strategic platform powering Aetna’s core operational needs. In this role, you will drive multiple high‑impact AI initiatives—shaping innovative, business‑focused use cases that elevate both member and provider experiences while delivering measurable enterprise value Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate the broader vision, executing the IT strategy in alignment with organizational standards Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders—including architects, application owners, and engineers—to define overall strategy, prioritization, and execution Establish epics and initiatives that align with strategic goals and support the product roadmap Develop and maintain roadmaps that align critical business needs with scalable technical solutions Leverage performance data to create feedback loops that drive continuous insight and improvement Champion strong product management and agile mindsets by actively communicating team successes and identifying areas for growth Build and lead high-performing teams capable of overcoming complex technical challenges to solve business-critical problems Required Qualifications: 7+ years of hands-on experience with data technologies such as Mongo DB and / or PostgreSQL 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and Azure Preferred Qualifications: Experience in software development or architecture and delivering cloud-native data platforms Experience working with Agile, SAFe Agile, and Product SDLC methodologies 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 - $236,900.00 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: 05/12/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.