Principal Software Development Engineer
About The Position
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 We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the innovation, design, and development of cutting-edge software solutions for our enterprise healthcare systems. As a key technical leader, you will drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security in mission-critical applications. You will play a pivotal role in completing proof of concepts/proof of technologies to inject innovative solutions to our development cycles. Focus areas include: DevSecOps implementation, leveraging tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and other CI/CD pipelines to optimize software delivery as well as AI solutions to optimize efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing complex enterprise systems, modernizing legacy applications, and mentoring development teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, architecture, security, and operations, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance healthcare services. This is a high-impact role where you will shape the future of healthcare technology, driving innovation and efficiency in critical applications. If you are passionate about building scalable, secure, and transformative healthcare solutions, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in most of the following: .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular
- Experience with implementing solutions using Generative AI technologies and frameworks
- 3+ years’ experience with GCP and Azure, including cloud-native development and migration strategies
- Expertise in enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices
- Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance standards is a strong plus
- Experience modernizing Legacy applications.
- Experience with Salesforce and Mulesoft Integration
- Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of enterprise solutions using .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular
- Define best practices for the adoption and integration of new/emerging technologies within the organization
- Develop and implement POCs using emerging technologies to demonstrate their potential value and application
- Modernize legacy applications, integrating them with cloud-native solutions, microservices and best practices in GCP and Azure, where appropriate
- Implement DevSecOps pipelines using enterprise tooling such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and other CI/CD tools
- Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all software solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute technical roadmaps
- Mentor and train other engineers on new tools, technologies, and methodologies - fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- retirement savings options
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
