Staff Software Development Engineer – iOS

CVS Health Careers

. Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance native iOS applications .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $106,605 - $284,280 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and developing scalable native iOS applications, with a strong focus on Apple HealthKit integrations and mobile application testing methodologies. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Native iOS Application DevelopmentApple HealthKit IntegrationSwift DevelopmentDevOps and CI/CD PlatformsMobile Application Testing Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Swift DevelopmentMobile Application TestingHealthKit Authorization WorkflowsTest AutomationUnit and UI Testing FrameworksData QueriesHealth Data ProcessingPerformance EvaluationScalability AssessmentCoding Standards

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationKnowledge SharingStrategic Guidance

Tools & Technologies

CircleCITeamCitySonarQubeXCTestDatadogAppDynamicsAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleMobile Engineering PracticesHealth RecordsWorkout APIsIOS Application Architecture Patterns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance native iOS applications
Contribute to architecture and solution-design initiatives, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance throughout the software development lifecycle
Evaluate technical feasibility, scalability, performance, and maintainability
Conduct code reviews and promote engineering excellence through coding standards, best practices, and quality frameworks
Partner with engineers, product managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business priorities
Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of Apple HealthKit integrations
Develop HealthKit capabilities including authorization management, background delivery, anchored synchronization, data queries, and health data processing
Build and optimize solutions supporting activity, steps, heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, ECG/EKG, oxygen saturation, and other HealthKit-supported data types
Champion modern mobile engineering practices, emerging technologies, automation, and development tools
Foster continuous learning through knowledge-sharing sessions, technical discussions, code reviews, and mentoring
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver complex features, modernize existing capabilities, and ensure successful project execution
Mentor and guide junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience across the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support
4+ years of hands-on experience developing and implementing native iOS applications and frameworks
4+ years of experience with mobile application testing methodologies, tools, and processes
4+ years of proficiency in Swift development
At least 1 year of experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or similar platforms
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Strong experience with DevOps and CI/CD platforms, including CircleCI, TeamCity, SonarQube, and related tools
Hands-on expertise with Apple HealthKit, Health Records, Workout APIs, and Apple Watch integrations
Experience implementing HealthKit authorization workflows, background delivery, anchored queries, and health data synchronization solutions
Experience with unit and UI testing frameworks such as XCTest
Experience in test automation across mobile applications, APIs, and databases
Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog and AppDynamics
Working knowledge of SwiftUI and modern iOS application architecture patterns

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being