Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health

CVS Health seeking Staff Software Development Engineer to design and implement digital solutions. Requires extensive experience in software engineering and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $118,450 - $236,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing digital solutions, with a strong focus on software architecture, system testing, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards in high-performance application environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ Programming.NET DevelopmentLinux/Windows EnvironmentsGitHub Version ControlCertified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureSystem TestingDebuggingObject-Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresMemory ManagementMultithreadingHigh-Performance ApplicationsRoot-Cause AnalysisAutomation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Claims ProcessingAdjudication SystemsPricing SystemsOperational Best PracticesCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

design, develop, and implement digital solutions and systems
apply advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications
conduct system testing and debugging
collaborate with cross-functional teams
contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects
lead operational excellence through automation and reliability improvements
drive root-cause resolution and enhance observability
serve as the technical lead for complex production issues
establish operational best practices
ensure applications meet availability, compliance, audit, and supportability standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience in one of the following: C/C++ and/or .NET
3+ years of experience with Linux/Windows environments and GitHub
Experience developing, troubleshooting and maintaining high-performance applications
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues, with focus on performance, stability, and reliability
Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, data structures, memory management, and multithreading
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) preferred
Familiarity with healthcare claims processing, adjudication, or pricing systems
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources, based on eligibility