Senior Software Development Engineer

CVS Health•Work At Home-Connecticut, CT

3d•$101,970 - $203,940

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. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects. The Senior Software Development Engineer will work on Care Paths, a personalized experience within Aetna Health that provides members with the ability to interact with their healthcare focused on specific topics or conditions, delivering a care management experience that helps members navigate their health journey. This role requires building scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and Java within a microservices architecture to support multiple frontend platforms (Android, iOS, Web), along with strong hands-on development experience, technical leadership, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and mentoring team members.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of professional software development experience with 5+ years of Node.js server-side development and 3+ years of Java development experience.
Strong experience with microservices architecture, Kafka messaging systems, GraphQL APIs, CMS platforms (Contentful or similar), and multiple database types (SQL/NoSQL) including database migration strategies.
Experience building Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectures serving multiple client platforms, proficiency with AWS cloud services, GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation, Snyk or similar security scanning tools, and New Relic or similar observability/monitoring tools.
Proven ability to write test cases, own end-to-end delivery from development to production, and experience with Jira for agile project management.
Demonstrated mentoring and leadership skills with a proactive, inquisitive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity.
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), API security and authentication mechanisms, and distributed tracing and observability frameworks.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience in healthcare or member-facing digital products.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and Java within a microservices architecture, integrating GraphQL APIs, Kafka messaging systems, and CMS/Contentful platforms.
Build and maintain Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns supporting Android, iOS, and Web applications with database solutions across multiple database types including database migration efforts.
Deploy and operate services on AWS with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Snyk, monitoring via New Relic, and owning the full development lifecycle from requirements to production.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, write comprehensive test cases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using Jira.
Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, challenge existing processes, and propose innovative solutions to enhance system performance, scalability, and maintainability.