Senior Software Development Engineer

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:
CVS Health is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and implement digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, with a strong emphasis on generative AI integration and spec-driven development practices. Responsibilities include conducting system testing and debugging, collaborating with cross-functional teams, building AI-augmented workflows using Claude agents and tools, and contributing to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects.

Skills & Experience We're Excited About:

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Strong expertise in building server-side applications using Node.js and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews
• Hands-on experience with various relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and OpenSearch, with a strong understanding of data modeling and query optimization
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools (particularly Claude) to accelerate development, including AI-assisted code generation, debugging, and documentation
• Strong ability to write clear, comprehensive specifications that can guide both human developers and AI agents in implementation
• Understanding of how to design, implement, and orchestrate Claude agents, workflows, and skills to automate complex development tasks

It Would Be Great If You Also Have:

• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including Scrum and Kanban, with a track record of participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• A proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and contributing to team success
• Experience with the Express framework for building RESTful APIs, including middleware implementation and routing
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services, particularly in relation to deploying and managing microservices - Especially on AWS
• Hands-on experience with the Anthropic SDK and Claude API for building AI-powered applications
• Experience creating custom Claude skills and multi-step agent workflows for development automation
• Background in spec-driven or design-first development methodologies (e.g., writing detailed technical specs, API contracts, or behavior specifications before coding)
• Knowledge of AI safety practices and responsible AI development patterns

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript or SQL
• 3+ years of experience with spec-driven development practices, including writing detailed specifications before implementation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with generative AI tools and LLM-based development workflows
• Understanding of prompt engineering and AI workflow orchestration
• Experience in Microservice and Serverless Architectures
• Experience in open source frameworks
• Experience in Agile practices
• Experience building applications with Claude APIs, agents, or similar LLM platforms

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

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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. 
 

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