Senior Manager Software Development Engineering

CVS Health

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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 As a Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering at CVS Health, you will be part of a growing team of digital innovators and professionals that want to make an impact and help people manage their health by designing experiences that meet user goals and exceed expectations. CVS Health is embarking on a bold digital agenda to transform health care and empower millions of customers on their path to better health. We are creating innovative digital solutions that will make health care more accessible, more integrated and more reliable for more people, online and in our stores. We are looking for passionate, driven 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 ground floor of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be. Your empathy for people—customers, patients, caregivers—informs your decisions; your entrepreneurial spirit makes you the ultimate problem solver; your creativity leads you beyond tired constraints and inspires others; and your passion for technology and design connects you to the universe of innovation around us and can only be matched by your desire to deliver great user experiences.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in search engineering, information retrieval, or related field
• 3+ years of experience managing and leading engineering teams
• 3+ years of hands-on experience programming using Python, Java, node.js
• 3+ years experience with Elastic, OpenSearch, Solr or any other open source search engines
• 3+ years of experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Strong track record of shipping production-quality search solutions and owning systems through the full lifecycle
• Proven ability to mentor, grow, and performance-manage engineers at multiple levels
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including code review, testing, CI/CD, and operational excellence
• Experience with hiring and building engineering teams, including interviewing and evaluating technical candidates
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, psychologically safe and effective team cultures
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated strong ability to communicate technical concepts and implications to business partners and non-technical audiences
• Proactive in anticipating and preventing problems and roadblocks
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics tools and languages for analyzing large datasets from multiple sources
• Experience with and a strong understanding of Search Technologies and Distributed Systems
• Background in implementing Agentic Solutions, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Platform competence with AWS, GCP and other cloud systems
• Experience scaling teams or systems through rapid growth and significant architectural transitions
• Strong ability to build long-term technical vision, drive architectural strategy, and balance short-term execution with long-term sustainability

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing search engineering team: Direct activities for a team of search engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and setting performance goals aligned with business objectives
• Develop and implement advanced search solutions: Lead the development and optimization of search algorithms and systems utilizing technologies such as Elastic/OpenSearch/Solr
• Fine-tune search relevance: Apply machine learning techniques, including classification and ranking models, to significantly improve the relevance of search results
• Integrate with modern architectures: Leverage experience with Elastic/Solr/OpenSearch and Kafka to build scalable and resilient search infrastructure
• Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies: Drive the exploration and integration of Agentic Solutions, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance search capabilities
• Analyze search data: Perform and oversee in-depth analysis of search queries, user behavior, and search performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and inform optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams Partner with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand search requirements, develop solutions, and deliver impactful results
• Develop strategic vision: Define and execute long-term technical strategy for search systems, balancing innovation with operational excellence and system reliability
• Build and scale the team: Hire top search engineering talent, conduct performance reviews, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes continuous learning and technical excellence
• Drive operational excellence: Ensure the team adheres to best practices in code review, testing, CI/CD, and production support for search systems

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees