Staff Software Development Engineer- PBM

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

The Staff Software Development Engineer will design, develop, and support scalable software  solutions that enable PBM Underwriting forecasting, financial analysis and analytics. This role will build and optimize api solutions, data pipelines, integrate data from multiple enterprise sources, and deliver reliable, high-quality datasets for business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Python,Java, Rest APIs, PySpark, Spark SQL, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and cloud-based data platforms. This individual will collaborate with business, analytics, architecture, and engineering teams to modernize legacy workloads, improve data quality and performance, and support production-critical applications. The role also requires participation in code reviews, release activities, production support, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development or software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience developing applications using Python, Java, or another object-oriented programming language.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing REST APIs, backend services, or microservices.
• 3+ years of experience working with SQL and relational database technologies.
• Experience designing and supporting systems that process large-scale datasets, with an understanding of throughput, latency, partitioning, and cost trade-offs across batch, streaming, or OLAP workloads 
• 3+ years of experience developing or deploying applications using Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• 3+ years of experience using Git and CI/CD tools for source control, build, and deployment automation.
• 2+ years of experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks.
• 2+ years of experience supporting production applications, including troubleshooting and defect resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, architecture, and business teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned deliverables, and drive work through completion.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including maintainability, scalability, reliability, and secure development.
• Ability to contribute to technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution architecture decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ability to analyze production issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with teams on sustainable solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred 

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $213,210.00

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: 11/07/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.