Staff Cloud Engineer

CVS Health•Work At Home-Texas, TX

1d•$118,450 - $236,900

About The Position

As a Staff Platform Engineer within our Development Enablement & Acceleration team, you are a lead technical contributor responsible for executing on the design and implementation of the platforms, tools, and frameworks that define our software development lifecycle (SDLC). You will lead the development of complex features for our CI/CD systems, developer portals, and testing infrastructure. Your hands-on work directly enables hundreds of software engineers to build, test, and deploy high-quality applications with increased velocity. You will collaborate closely with other engineers on your team and partner with software engineering teams to solve their most challenging development and deployment problems.

Requirements

A product mindset focused on building valuable, usable tools for internal developer customers.
Expert problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills, especially in the context of platform design and developer experience.
Strong collaboration, teamwork, and influencing without authority.
A commitment to a growth mindset (agility, continuous learning, and mentoring others).
Proven ability to execute and deliver complex technical projects.
A passion for helping other engineers improve their workflows and be more productive.
Expert experience with CI/CD principles and tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) and a proven ability to build and maintain complex pipelines.
Strong experience building tools and services for developers, with experience contributing to an Internal Developer Portal (e.g., Backstage) being a plus.
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably with Terraform.
Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of software testing principles and various testing frameworks.
Practical experience with DevSecOps principles and integrating security tools (e.g., Snyk) into CI/CD pipelines.
Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python) and one programming language (e.g., Go, Java).
Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Nice To Haves

Experience contributing to an Internal Developer Portal (e.g., Backstage)

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and implementation of key projects within our developer platforms, CI/CD strategy, and testing frameworks, translating the Principal Engineer's vision into robust, scalable code.
Drive technical decision-making for specific features and components, ensuring they align with the broader architectural vision.
Act as the technical lead on complex initiatives, breaking down large problems into smaller, actionable tasks for the team.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support the reliability and availability of the team's critical platform services, acting as a key escalation point for complex incidents.
Contribute to the strategy and implementation of AI-powered tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing) to enhance the developer experience and accelerate the SDLC.
Exhibit strong communication skills in explaining complex technical designs and trade-offs to peers, your manager, and the Principal Engineer.
Work with empathy to deeply understand the pain points of your internal developer customers, collaborating closely with them to build solutions that truly meet their needs.
Serve as a dedicated technical expert on cross-functional 'accelerator pods' (temporary, mission-focused teams) to drive the rapid delivery of high-priority, strategic company initiatives.
Influence the team's technical direction through high-quality code contributions, thoughtful code reviews, and well-reasoned technical arguments.
Partner with Senior Engineers on the team to ensure technical alignment and consistent execution on projects.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Senior and other engineers on the team, helping them grow their skills in platform development, CI/CD, and automation.
Champion engineering excellence by establishing and upholding high standards for code quality, testing, and operational readiness within the team's services.
Lead code reviews and design discussions, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
Make sound, pragmatic technical decisions for the components and projects you lead, balancing ideal architectural purity with the practical needs of the business (e.g., speed of delivery, cost).
Demonstrate a strong ability to debug and solve complex, ambiguous technical problems within the developer toolchain.
Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement within the team's codebase.