Senior 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 Senior Software Development Engineer with deep expertise in IBM i application development, RPG modernization, and AI assisted software engineering. This role will lead the design, development, enhancement, and modernization of mission critical IBM i applications that support key business functions. The ideal candidate is an expert RPG developer who combines strong technical depth with modern engineering practices, API development, AI powered software delivery, and technical leadership. This individual will drive application modernization efforts, improve development productivity through AI tools and agents, mentor team members, and partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver innovative, high quality solutions. This is a highly visible role requiring strong communication skills, technical leadership, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of IBM i application development experience
- Expert level proficiency in RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CLLE, DB2 for i, and Embedded SQL
- Proven experience modernizing large IBM i applications and reducing technical debt
- Experience designing and developing APIs, web services, and enterprise integrations
- Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, and software engineering best practices
- Experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.
- Hands on experience utilizing AI powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude Code, or similar platforms
- Experience building, implementing, or leveraging AI agents to improve software development, testing, documentation, and engineering productivity
- Strong problem solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Java, Python, .NET, or other modern programming languages
- Experience integrating IBM i applications with cloud platforms and SaaS solutions
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
- Experience with event driven architecture and modern integration frameworks
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries
- IBM i related certifications
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications using RPG IV, RPGLE, Free Format RPG, CLLE, SQL, and DB2 for i
- Lead modernization of legacy IBM i applications through modular architecture, service programs, APIs, and modern development practices
- Analyze, design, code, test, implement, and support business critical applications
- Identify and reduce technical debt while improving application scalability, maintainability, and performance
- Design and optimize DB2 for i database solutions utilizing Embedded SQL and advanced SQL capabilities
- Develop and support APIs, web services, and integrations between IBM i and enterprise platforms
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and database performance issues
- Leverage AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude Code, and agentic AI solutions to accelerate development, testing, code analysis, documentation, and modernization efforts
- Build and implement AI driven development practices that improve engineering productivity and software quality
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to automate software delivery activities
- Mentor and develop engineering team members through technical guidance, code reviews, and best practices
- Establish coding standards, documentation practices, and quality expectations
- Partner with business, product, infrastructure, operations, and vendor teams to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives
- Communicate technical designs, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders
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
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
