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Staff Java Software Engineer - Specialty Pharmacy

Posted 2 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
107K-261K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
107K-261K Annually
Senior level
Leads and contributes to the design, development, and delivery of scalable Java and Spring Boot software solutions. Designs microservices and APIs, supports cloud initiatives, creates proofs of concept, optimizes performance, conducts code reviews, resolves complex issues, and provides root-cause analysis. Collaborates with architects, business leaders, and engineering teams while mentoring junior developers and promoting technical best practices, quality, and innovation.
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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 Specialty is looking for hands-on, passionate people who want to join a high energy and growing team to make a difference in customers’ lives and who want to be on the forefront of innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. Currently, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer who as both a Technical Lead and Individual Contributor will help build our next-generation platform to promote the delivery of use cases into products focused on helping people live healthier lives. This Staff Software Engineer, among other responsibilities, will create Proof of Concepts that will improve projects that will address our customer challenges. Furthermore, the Staff Engineer role includes closely working with a team of engineers to drive delivery excellence, partner with business and other IT leaders to provide expert level support to resolve complex issues and provide RCA, identify gaps in systems in current eco system and provide solutions to enhance overall performance.


Expectations for the Role:

  • Leverage expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards
  • Contribute to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineers
  • Provide input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives
  • Participate in code reviews and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines
  • Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processes
  • Contribute to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality
  • Participate in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team
  • Work with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow professionally

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience working with enterprise solution delivery in a large-scale distributed software design environment
  • 5+ years of Java, Springboot development experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise cloud initiatives and solutions with cloud computing technologies
  • 5+ years of designing and developing modern microservices and cost-effective APIs
  • 3+ years of experience working on CI/CD Pipeline automation
  • 3+ years of experience working in an Agile-based development environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Agentic AI / Generative AI experience
  • Health and wellness domain experience
  • Hands on experience working as full stack development when needed AngularJS, JavaScript, Oracle and other modern databases like NOSQL
  • Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and techniques, including but not limited to: Natural Language Processing(NLP), Text generation and summarization, Conversational AI and chatbots
  • Hands on experience developing user-facing features and/or applications
  • Ability to create and execute on roadmaps that consider both progress and innovation as well as the need to scale reliably
  • Ability to learn/work with emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the Cloud/IT technology space
  • Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries, build relationships, and achieve broader organizational goals

Education

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


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $260,590.00


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: 10/23/2026

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

CVS Health Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

525 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60661

CVS Health Northbrook, Illinois, USA Office

2211 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062

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