Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering

CVS Health•Hartford, NV

23h•$106,605 - $284,280

About The Position

Aetna CVS Health is seeking an Engineering Delivery Leader for its Commercial Plan Sponsor Domain engineering team. The Senior Manager – Software Development Engineering leads and mentors people and cross-functional engineering teams working on complex enterprise initiatives and experiences. The role establishes performance objectives aligned with organizational goals and develops software project strategies, including requirements, design and solution support, timelines, and deliverables, to promote efficient execution and high-quality delivery. The Senior Manager oversees a subdomain of two to three scrum teams, coordinating iteration, increment, and delivery dates in support of monthly deployments. The position leads technical direction, modernization and transformation roadmaps, AI-enabled execution and adoption practices, program planning and reporting, and risk and dependency management. It collaborates with product managers, business stakeholders, and other teams to align priorities and deliver enhancements and new products in support of business objectives. This is a full-time position. The stated base pay range is $106,605 to $284,280. The position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program and includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 11/27/2026.

Requirements

At least 7 years of overall IT experience in a matrixed environment.
At least 5 years of experience managing a wide variety of technology, including Mainframe, Java, and Spring Boot.
At least 3 years of experience leading projects and managing direct reports.
At least 3 years of expertise in enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices.
Experience addressing vulnerabilities and working with Delivery and/or Product teams to remediate them.
At least 2 years of cloud platform experience with Azure OpenShift, OpenShift IBM Websphere, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
At least 2 years of experience using artificial intelligence technology; GitHub Copilot or Claude AI experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and 4 years of relevant experience.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a desire to learn and adapt to emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

Certified developer or architect certification.
Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience addressing Qualys and Snyk vulnerabilities and applying quality and security standards.
Prior experience managing Plan Sponsor data for a large health insurer.
Experience designing and building automation capabilities.
Experience and understanding of Agile SAFe methodology and software delivery.
Experience and understanding of the Clarity suite of tools.
Experience and understanding of Colleague Zone and Workday.
JIRA experience and administration responsibilities.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and establish performance objectives aligned with organizational goals.
Develop software development project strategies, define requirements, assist with design and solutions, and establish timelines and deliverables.
Oversee risk assessment, resolve delivery or production issues, evaluate resource availability, and implement timely solutions to minimize operational disruptions.
Conduct performance evaluations and foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous professional growth.
Manage a subdomain of two to three scrum teams, tracking software quality, iteration and increment progress, and delivery dates for monthly deployments.
Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, address conflicts, and maintain effective working relationships.
Investigate emerging software technologies, methodologies, and industry developments, and apply innovative solutions and practices.
Lead scrum team members using JIRA and other tools.
Provide technical direction, make informed decisions, and help teams overcome complex challenges.
Lead transformation and modernization roadmaps for the Plan Sponsor domain.
Drive AI-enabled transformations and execution strategies, and establish AI adoption practices for technical execution and delivery.
Identify and manage risks, engage teams in resolving them, and manage cross-workstream technical dependencies.
Develop and track end-to-end program plans and provide timely status reporting and stakeholder communications.
Support adherence to industry best practices, quality and security standards, and current organizational trends.