Staff Software Engineer – Full Stack

CVS Health

. Lead technical initiatives solving complex, enterprise-wide problems while ensuring maintainability, performance, and scalability .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $106,605 - $260,590 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building large-scale distributed systems, utilizing modern technologies and methodologies. Strong foundation in software engineering principles, with a focus on maintainability, performance, and scalability.

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Polyglot Software EngineeringLarge-Scale Distributed SystemsAI-Assisted Development ToolsFull-Stack DevelopmentCloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

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Hard Skills

C++C#JavaGolangJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonSQLRDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)Software Engineering Principles

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotCursorClaudeReactHTMLCSS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeSpecialized Training

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Grade SystemsTechnical DirectionIterative DevelopmentCross-Organization CollaborationClinician-Facing Experiences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptPostgresPythonRDBMSReactSQLTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical initiatives solving complex, enterprise-wide problems while ensuring maintainability, performance, and scalability
Design, build, and maintain business-critical, enterprise-grade systems using modern technology and techniques
Deliver incremental value through iterative, customer-focused releases
Drive long-term improvements focused on simplicity and maintainability
Collaborate across organizations to develop solutions meeting cross-organization needs
Research, propose, and adopt leading-edge technology
Continually refine yourself and others through learning and mentorship
Architect and build highly distributed, large-scale systems powering clinician-facing experiences and clinician performance management
Set technical direction across the team and raise the engineering bar through mentorship and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong foundation in software engineering, including problem solving, data structures, algorithms, patterns, and concurrency
Experience as a polyglot software engineer with more than one of C++, C#, Java, Golang, Javascript, Typescript, Python, or similar
6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude
Experience using full-stack development to ship and operate large-scale systems
Strong SQL skills and understanding of RDBMS such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL
Deep experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems end-to-end in production environments
Experience with modern front-end technologies such as React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS/JavaScript and full-stack development patterns
Strong experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
Clear and effective communication
Ability to travel quarterly or as needed
7–10 years of work experience
Bachelor's degree preferred / specialized training / relevant professional qualification

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