Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

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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 The Staff Software Development Engineer – IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) is a lead, hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise integration solutions using IBM ACE and IBM MQ. This role blends deep technical expertise with team leadership, delivery ownership, production stability, and operational excellence. The individual will lead complex integration initiatives, mentor developers, ensure adherence to DevSecOps and change management standards, and play a key role in disaster recovery preparedness and execution.

Requirements

• 7+ years of overall IT experience, with significant experience in enterprise integration technologies
• 3+ years experience in hands-on expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) (v11/v12 )
• 7+ years experience with IBM MQ, including: Queue Managers Channels Security Clustering and HA setups
• 7+ years of experience in: ESQL Java Compute JSON, XML, SOAP, XSD, WSDL Synchronous and asynchronous messaging patterns

Nice To Haves

• Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems, including: Log analysis Process monitoring Basic shell scripting
• Demonstrated experience in Disaster Recovery (DR) support, testing, and validation
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Experience with IBM API Connect and API lifecycle management
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment frameworks
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, or Dynatrace
• Experience working in regulated or high-availability environments (Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services)
• Prior experience mentoring or leading onshore/offshore teams
• Knowledge of integration security concepts (TLS/SSL, certificates, OAuth/JWT – nice to have)
• IBM ACE and/or IBM MQ certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and support of enterprise integration services using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and IBM MQ
• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert, guiding solution design and architectural decisions
• Develop and support microservices-based integrations, including RESTful, SOAP, and event-driven services
• Perform hands-on development using ESQL, Java Compute, mapping, and transformation techniques
• Review designs and code to ensure: Reusability Performance efficiency Security compliance Enterprise integration standards
• Own production stability, including: L2/L3 incident support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Performance tuning and defect remediation
• Lead and participate in change and release management activities, ensuring smooth deployments across environments
• Support and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, and failover activities
• Mentor and coach team members; support onboarding and knowledge transfer
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, DevOps, and business teams to deliver resilient integration solutions
• Ensure adherence to DevSecOps and CI/CD processes

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
• This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
• This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.
• The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
• Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level