Staff Software Development Engineer

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary
We are seeking a forward-thinking Systems Solution Design Engineer to lead the transformation of legacy systems into modern, modular, and containerized architectures. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic vision, requiring a strong ability to adapt and enhance existing systems to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that align with evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement end-to-end system solutions, emphasizing modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Lead efforts to refactor and modernize legacy systems into containerized microservices using platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Analyze business project requirements and translate them into system enhancements or new functionality within existing platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and integration strategies.
• Develop system documentation including architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and compliance reports.
• Conduct system-level testing, validation, and performance analysis.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, IEC, FAA).
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support proposal development and technical presentations for stakeholders and clients.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system design, integration, or solutions engineering.
• Proven experience in transforming monolithic or legacy systems into modular, containerized architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance or modify existing systems based on business-driven requirements.
• Proficiency with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration strategies.
• Strong understanding of Hardware/Software integration, network protocols, and system validation.
• Experience with compliance standards and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Certifications such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP, or cloud architecture credentials are a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $236,900.00

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/10/2025

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