Senior Software Developer POS Peripheral Integration

CVS Health•Woonsocket, RI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At CVS Health, we work to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time—and in our retail locations, a fast and reliable checkout experience is part of that promise. This role focuses on hands-on development and integration of POS peripherals and payment systems, ensuring stable, high-performing device interactions across store lanes. You will operate at the intersection of store systems, device integration, and real-time transaction processing, building and supporting solutions that directly impact checkout reliability at scale. The role requires strong technical depth in hardware-software integration, API-driven architectures, and production support in high-volume environments. This position also leverages modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools and automation, to improve code quality, accelerate delivery, and enhance troubleshooting efficiency.

Requirements

5+ years of software development experience with strong focus on POS systems, device/peripheral integration, and payment systems
Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based architectures
Proven experience integrating retail POS peripherals and payment terminals (e.g., Verifone, Ingenico, Honeywell, Zebra/Symbol or equivalent)
Experience building and supporting API-driven enterprise applications in distributed environments
Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, device communication layers, and backend services
Experience working in production environments, including monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning
Experience collaborating with external vendors and third-party providers for integration and issue resolution
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, debugging assistants, automation tools)

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail POS platforms (e.g., ToshibaPOS,OmniStore or similar)
Familiarity with Splunk or similar observability tools for log analysis and monitoring
Experience with cloud-native development (AWS), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to PCI-compliant or security-aware development practices
Understanding of payment processing flows and EMV concepts

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain POS peripheral and payment integration components across devices such as payment terminals (e.g., Verifone/Ingenico), barcode scanners (e.g., Honeywell/Zebra/Symbol), printers, cash drawers, and SCO weighing systems
Build and enhance Java/Spring Boot-based services and microservices supporting real-time device communication and store lane workflows
Develop and support API-driven integrations enabling seamless connectivity between POS, payment processors, and backend systems
Utilize AI-assisted coding tools and modern development accelerators to improve development efficiency, code quality, and issue resolution
Work closely with device manufacturers and vendors to troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and support driver, firmware, or SDK-level integrations
Perform deep troubleshooting across device, application, and integration layers, including logs, connectivity, performance, and stability issues
Support production deployments, monitoring, and store rollouts, including off-hours support during critical release windows
Contribute to observability and operational readiness, including Splunk dashboards, alerting, and troubleshooting runbooks
Maintain clear visibility into assigned deliverables, risks, and dependencies, ensuring consistent and predictable execution
Create and maintain technical documentation and integration playbooks for long-term maintainability and operational efficiency