Senior Software Engineer - Java

CVS Health

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled backend-focused Senior Software Engineer to join our modernization team focused on transforming the legacy CVS pharmacy systems into a cutting-edge, cloud-native platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing microservices that drive the modernization of critical patient and drug domains. You will work on integrating cloud-native solutions, enhancing performance, and ensuring seamless operation within a highly scalable and secure environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, system design, and a strong understanding of cloud-native software engineering principles. Preference is for candidates to work hybrid out of our corporate office in Woonsocket, RI or Hartford, CT; remote will be considered for candidates not in close proximity to an office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot
• 2+ years working with APIs (GraphQL and REST) in microservices architectures
• 2+ years hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure
• 2+ years working with pub/sub tools like Kafka or similar
• 2+ years’ experience with databases (Postgres or similar)
• 2+ years’ experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform
• 7-10+ years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts; experience deploying services on GKE is a plus
• Strong understanding of microservice best practices and distributed systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate APIs (both GraphQL and REST) for scalable service communication
• Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GKE)
• Work with Google Cloud Spanner (Postgres dialect) and pub/sub tools like Confluent Kafka (or similar)
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo CD

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees