Software Development Engineer

Posted:
4/21/2026, 7:07:41 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States ⋅ Farmers Branch, Texas, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

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
As a Software Development Engineer at CVS Health you will be a vital contributor in designing and developing new components as well as enhancements to the myPBM Ecosystem. This role will also involve taking ownership of complex and crucial projects by guiding teams of IT employees and contractors towards successful implementation as a Project Owner.

What you'll do 

  • Design and develop solutions to multiple complex technical projects/initiatives
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Application Architects, Business Analysts, Development Teams and Infrastructure to solve technical and complex problems and determine best technical solutions as Project Owner
  • Communicate in multiple formats (e.g. verbally, formal presentations, project team meetings) to a variety of stakeholders (e.g. Business Partners, Technical Management, Developers, Senior Leadership) in clear and compelling terms
  • Ensure timely progress of system design and development tasks in accordance with agreed upon project schedules
  • Understand as Project Owner all project technical requirements and their impacts to application areas through working with project Technical Leads, Application Architects, and Infrastructure resources
  • Review requirements, design, development and testing documentation
  • Update management with progress or any potential roadblocks

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in large-scale software development.
  • 1+ years of experience with developing applications/web services and cloud-native apps using technologies like Java, SQL, Node.js, React, Angular, Spring Boot, REST API, JPA, other tech stacks (open-source and proprietary), and database experience.
  • 1+ years of experience with Agile development
  • 1+ years of designing and developing in a Test-Driven Development environment.
  • 1+ years of experience with build and deploying services in CI/CD with using tools like GitHub, CircleCI, Harness, Jenkins, GitLab
  • 1+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • 1+ years of experience working in cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, AWS, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication and planning skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Capable of working with multiple IT teams and individuals including technical leads, infrastructure resources, application and solution architects, and enterprise architecture
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact within all levels of the organization
  • Experience working in PBM or healthcare industry

Education

  • Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$72,100.00 - $158,620.00

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. 
 

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: 04/22/2026

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

CVS Pharmacy Inc

Website: https://cvshealth.com/

Headquarter Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1963

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Retail ⋅ Sales