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# Staff Software Development Engineer - Frontend

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** Woonsocket, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,295.0 - $260,590.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Continuous Integration, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Ajax Programming), Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Performance Tuning, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, TypeScript, User-Centered Design, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Backend, Playwright, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5833279608

## About the Role

* 7+ years of frontend development experience with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
 * 7+ years of proven experience driving frontend best practices in a large-scale environment
 * 3+ years of experience designing and implementing testing frameworks/strategies (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
 * 3+ years working with CI/CD pipelines and workflows, * Strong knowledge of frontend security concepts (e.g., XSS prevention, secure cookies, CORS)
 * Experience with JxBrowser or similar tools for hybrid web applications
 * Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design
 * Strong understanding of microservice best practices and distributed systems, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled frontend-focused Staff Software Engineer to join our modernization team focused on transforming the legacy CVS pharmacy systems into a 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 user interfaces that enhance the experience related to the patient and drug domains. You will work closely with backend and design teams to create responsive, scalable, and maintainable frontend applications using modern frameworks like React. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in frontend development, system design, and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles., * Architect and develop advanced web applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript

 * Establish and enforce frontend best practices, including performance optimization and maintainability
 * Lead initiatives around frontend security concepts, ensuring robust protection against common vulnerabilities
 * Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies and evaluate testing frameworks
 * Collaborate on CI/CD processes, ensuring seamless integration and deployment
 * Guide the adoption of tools like JxBrowser or similar for hybrid web applications
 * Mentor and provide technical leadership to the frontend engineering team


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