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Position Summary

As a Staff Software Development Engineer (Microservices) you’ll be a key contributor in our Integration Engineering organization. We are seeking a proven technical leader to join a high priority program that is focused on transforming CVS customer service experience. We are on a journey to turn technology transformation strategy into action in the form of solution and integration designs.As a Staff Software Development Engineer (Microservices) you will:Research and propose innovative technical integration strategies and solutionsStudy and document architectural frameworks and reference materialDesign and modify components of new and existing IT systems and vendor offerings to promote integrated corporate business systemsDesign, support and deploy mechanisms to enhance, refine, and deliver the architecture visionAnalyze current information technology environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutionsProvide research and development activities for architectureCollaborate with Project Managers and technical directors to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a lead as required. Provide lab and vendor supportProvide guidance for enterprise-wide technology to junior staffDevelop frameworks, standards & reference material for architecture and associated productsDevelop & maintain common services, repositories & utility components for the enterpriseProvide data, application & technology deliverables on a program & project level basis including risk & opportunity assessment, modeling and design related products and servicesManage the architecture governance activities associated with ensuring compliance within organizationAdhere to enterprise architecture strategies, principals, standards, policies, and procedures

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a technical lead developing middleware integration solution or architecting large scale federated systems4+ years of experience in enterprise, application and information architecture methodologies and design and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience4+ years of experience with architectural abstractions and design patterns4+ Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs that are easy to use, scalable, and secure. Familiarity with best practices for API versioning, error handling, and testing4+ years of experience with Micro Services in cloud environment.4+ years of experience building and maintaining microservices that are loosely coupled, independently deployable, and have well-defined interfaces4+ years of experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, and experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Flask, Express.js, etc3+ years of extensive experience designing complex integrations with a focus on performance engineering and loose coupling utilizing APIs and Services3+ years of experience with design considerations for high volume transaction systems2+ years of experience with any or all of the following: Agile/Scrum Development & Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Iterative & Incremental development approaches, Continuous Integration and delivery2+ years of experience with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD): Understanding of how to use automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of microservices. Familiarity with tools and frameworks for unit testing, integration testing, and functional testingKnowledge of security concerns specific to microservices: Familiarity with security best practices for microservices and knowledge of security-related topics such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure communicationKnowledge of Chaos Engineering: Understanding of the concepts and practices of chaos engineering and its role in building more resilient microservicesUnderstanding of service governance: Familiarity with service governance frameworks such as OpenAPI and how to use them to define and manage the interfaces between microservices

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of overall technical exposure on Middleware, Messaging, API and REST Based services5+ years of experience in the role of a Solutions Technical Lead with demonstrated experience in applying architecture blueprints and aligning projects to enterprise standards2+ year Software Architect Designer tool or any architecture design tools2+ years of experience using IBM Middleware technologiesAbility to assess the impact of architecture changes on the business, application relationships and information flowExperience with data architecture concepts and governance, including acting as a design authority for information and data within projects and programs is preferredExperience with large-scale distributed systems using message queues, TPMs, or other related technologies in a mobile/portal environmentHealthcare background or experience is preferred3+ years of experience with digital application design, development and integrating enterprise business systems2+ years of experience with Cloud Platform like Azure, GCP and AWS1+ Year of experience with Event Streaming like Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$130,295.00 - $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 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/02/2026

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