Software Development Engineer

As a QA Automation Engineer at CVS Health, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of the myPBM ecosystem through modern test automation practices. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust automation frameworks (leveraging tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress) and integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines to support high-quality, rapid releases. You will partner closely with Development, Product, and SRE teams to enable shift-left testing, improve test coverage, and proactively prevent production defects., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing using modern tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress

• Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and API testing
• Define and implement test strategy and automation approach aligned with product requirements and release goals
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) to enable continuous testing and faster feedback cycles
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to ensure testability of features and shift-left quality practices
• Perform API automation testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or equivalentIdentify, log, and track defects. Perform root cause analysis and verify fixes
• Execute and maintain end-to-end regression suites to reduce manual testing effort and improve release confidence
• Proactively monitor test execution results, troubleshoot failures, and improve test stability and reliability
• Contribute to automation best practices, coding standards, and quality metrics
• Evaluate and adopt new and emerging automation tools and technologies, including AI-assisted testing

• 3+ years of experience in QA Automation / Test Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks such as: Playwright (preferred) / Selenium / Cypress
• Experience in web application testing (UI + API)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks and test suites
• Solid understanding of API testing (REST/GraphQL) and tools like Postman or REST Assured
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC practices
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and defect lifecycle management skills
• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based testing
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for test environments
• Experience with performance testing (JMeter), security testing, or accessibility testing
• Exposure to mobile automation (Appium)
• Experience working in CI/CD-driven DevOps environments
• Knowledge of test data management, mocks/stubs, and service virtualization
• Experience in PBM / Healthcare domain

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification

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.

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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

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.