Staff Software Development Engineer – Application Architecture

CVS Health

Staff Software Development Engineer leading application architecture for CVS Health. Shaping cloud-ready pharmacy authorization platforms and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $118,450 - $236,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScript.NETNode.jsSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive decomposition of legacy monolithic components into cloud-ready services and modular architectures.
Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architectural sustainability and modernization goals.
Define and deliver a clearly articulated CAS North Star Architecture, describing the target-state platform, core principles, reference patterns, and a phased migration strategy from legacy to future state.
Architect a cloud-ready, hybrid-capable platform supporting coexistence of on-prem and cloud workloads during migration, with clear service boundaries and integration contracts.
Design backend services using modern stacks (e.g., .NET, Java, Node.js) with clean architecture, testability, and clear separation of concerns.
Participate in incident analysis and drive architectural remediation to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated impact at scale.
Proven experience leading application architecture in large, complex enterprise systems.
Strong hands-on expertise in at least one modern backend stack (.NET, Java, Node.js) and distributed system design.
Deep experience designing APIs, integrations, and data-driven systems.
Strong understanding of cloud-ready architectures, CI/CD, and secure SDLC practices.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across organizational boundaries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
equity award program

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

.NETJavaNode.jsAPI designdistributed system designcloud-ready architectureCI/CDsecure SDLCclean architecturemodular architecture

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencing skillsleadershiporganizational skillsincident analysis