Staff Software Development Engineer

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Job Description: Clinical Utilization Management – Technical Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking a strong Java Technical Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

In this role, you will build microservices and event-driven systems with a focus on FHIR-based clinical interoperability. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong ownership, and prioritize work to maximize business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design and maintain technical architecture for Clinical Utilization Management, including interoperability solutions
• Define best practices for scalability, resiliency, security, and performance
• Lead technical decision-making and contribute to roadmap planning
• Provide design walkthroughs and ensure team alignment
• Define and maintain solution patterns for FHIR-based interoperability components
• Ensure compliance with interoperability standards, security requirements, and performance goals
• Act as an escalation point for technical decisions, implementation strategies, and standards interpretation
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

Development & Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, and adherence to standards
• Solve complex technical challenges and optimize performance
• Build scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications
• Remove technical blockers and guide teams on implementation decisions
• Ensure consistent implementation patterns and smooth system integrations
• Lead technical reviews to improve reliability and production readiness
• Identify gaps and drive improvements to enhance delivery quality and reduce risk

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product, business stakeholders, engineering, and QA teams to deliver on time
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Provide regular status updates, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with FHIR-based interoperability and clinical workflows
• 7+ years of experience in Java technologies (Java, Spring Boot)
• 7+ years of experience with databases:
  • SQL (PostgreSQL)
  • NoSQL (MongoDB)
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms
• 5+ years of experience with containerization 
• 5+ years working in Agile environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka or event-streaming platforms
• Knowledge of structured logging, retry mechanisms, and health checks

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Core Competencies

• Technical Leadership & Architecture
• Interoperability & Healthcare Standards (FHIR)
• Scalable System Design
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

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. 
 

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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.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

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