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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.
As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you will lead the design and development of robust digital solutions, applying deep technical expertise to architect scalable software systems, drive high‑quality implementation, collaborate across disciplines, and influence the technical strategy and innovation of myPBM Clinical products. **This role requires someone to work a hybrid (remote office) schedule from one of our technical offices in either Buffalo Grove, IL or Richardson, TX** Expectations for the role Leverages expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards
Contributes to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineers Provides input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives
Participates in code reviews and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines Communicates and coordinates with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processes
Contributes to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality Participates in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team
Works with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code Provides guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow professionally.
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $118,450.00 - $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: 09/25/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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