Staff Software Development Engineer

Job description

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**

As a **Staff Software Development Engineer – Middleware & Integration (MQ/ACE)** , you will play a pivotal role in our Integration Engineering team, contributing to a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the CVS customer service experience.

This position focuses on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing integration solutions using IBM MQ, App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and microservices architecture.

You will be responsible for translating enterprise integration strategies into actionable designs and solutions, leveraging your deep expertise in middleware technologies and cloud-native development.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Lead the design and implementation of integration solutions using IBM MQ and ACE.
+ Research and propose innovative middleware and integration strategies aligned with enterprise architecture.
+ Document architectural frameworks, standards, and reference materials.
+ Design and enhance components of new and existing systems to support seamless integration across business platforms.
+ Develop and maintain reusable services, connectors, and utility components for enterprise-wide use.
+ Analyze existing IT environments to identify integration gaps and recommend improvements.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to estimate, plan, and deliver integration solutions.
+ Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers on middleware and integration best practices.
+ Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards and governance policies.
+ Support lab environments and vendor technologies for integration testing and validation.

**Required Qualifications**

+ **8+ years** of experience in middleware integration and architecture, with a strong focus on IBM MQ and ACE.
+ **5+ years** of experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices in cloud environments.
+ **4+ years** of experience with enterprise architecture methodologies and design patterns.
+ Proficiency in programming languages such as **Java, Python, or Go** , and frameworks like **Spring Boot or Flask** .
+ Experience with **high-volume transaction systems** and performance engineering.
+ Strong understanding of **API versioning, error handling, and security best practices** .
+ Familiarity with **service governance frameworks** like OpenAPI.
+ Experience with **Agile/Scrum methodologies** , CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development (TDD/BDD).
+ Knowledge of **security protocols** , authentication/authorization mechanisms, and encryption in integration contexts.
+ Exposure to **chaos engineering** and resilience testing for distributed systems.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ **5+ years** of experience with messaging systems, middleware platforms, and RESTful services.
+ **2+ years** of hands-on experience with **IBM MQ and App Connect Enterprise (ACE)** .
+ Experience with architecture design tools and modeling frameworks.
+ Ability to assess the impact of integration changes on business processes and data flow.
+ Familiarity with **data architecture and governance** principles.
+ Experience with **event streaming platforms** like Kafka.
+ Exposure to **cloud platforms** such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
+ Background in **healthcare systems** or digital transformation initiatives is a plus.

**Education**

Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science, Information Technology** , or a related field.

Equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience) will also be considered.

**Pay Range**

The typical pay range for this role is:

$130,295.00 - $260,590.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.

The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

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.

Our people fuel our future.

Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

**Great benefits for great people**

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be.

In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/27/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Required Skill Profession

Other General