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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $222,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Github, PostgreSQL, Octopus Deploy, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Design, Serverless Computing, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/senior-software-development-engineer/10029220 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software development experience with specific development experience in Back End technologies such as Java and Spring Boot * 2+ years working with APIs (GraphQL and REST) in microservices architectures * 2+ years' experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, or similar), * Experience working with pub/sub tools like Kafka or similar * Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure (GCP Preferred) * Experience with databases (Postgres or similar) * Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts; experience deploying services on GKE is a plus * Strong understanding of microservice best practices and distributed systems * Healthcare, Pharmacy or Retail domain experience preferred, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience) ## Description Senior backend engineer responsible for designing and developing cloud-native microservices on GCP. Build and integrate GraphQL/REST APIs, optimize for cloud cost and security, deploy to GKE, and automate CI/CD with GitHub Actions/Argo CD. Collaborate cross-functionally and ensure software development best practices., CVS Health Digital is looking for hands-on, passionate people who want to join a high energy and growing team to make a difference in customers' lives and who want to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. Currently, we are seeking a highly skilled backend-focused Senior Software Engineer to join our team focused on building software component using cutting-edge, cloud-native platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing microservices that drive the modernization of critical prescriber and patient domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, system design, and a strong understanding of cloud-native software engineering principles. In this role and within the team of dedicated software engineers that you will join, you will work on applications and products that are on the forefront of technology. Expectations for the Role * Establish and implement processes to streamline software development and ensure adherence to best practices * Design and develop complex software systems to meet business requirements and optimize performance * Assess project requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of software development efforts with overall project goals and timelines * Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices to maintain the quality and security of software products * Integrate applications with cloud-native services such as serverless computing and managed databases * Implement security measures and best practices for cloud deployments * Optimize applications for cloud environments to maximize cost-efficiency and resource utilization * Build and integrate APIs (both GraphQL and REST) for scalable service communication * Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GKE) * Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo CD ## Related Videos - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)