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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Search and Personalization - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $64,890.0 - $173,040.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Cloud Foundry, Apache Lucene, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, Circleci, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Api Design, Domain Driven Design, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmbqxi ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled **backend-focused Senior Software Engineer** to join our team focused on building software components using a cloud-native platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires strong hands-on engineering expertise to build intelligent, distributed systems. As part of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices and production systems. The right candidate will be a strong analytical thinker, capable of breaking down complex problems into manageable components and solving them systematically. We value collaboration and a team-first mindset., + 4+ years of experience in software engineering, including full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment) + 3+ years of experience building cloud-native applications (GCP, AWS, or Azure) + 4+ Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go, with a focus on backend and API development + 2+ years of experience designing and developing microservices, including API design and event-driven patterns + Experience using AI development tools such as Claude/Curosr/OpenCode/Codex + Experience building distributed systems with an understanding of scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance + Experience with search technologies such as ElasticSearch/OpenSearch/Solr/Lucene + Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices + Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) + Experience with **observability and monitoring tools, including Splunk, for logging, alerting, and production support** + Proven experience working in **highly cross-functional, collaborative environments** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience working on data-driven systems such as personalization, recommendations, or analytics platforms + Basic understanding of machine learning concepts, statistical methods, or search relevance techniques + Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience) ## Description + Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable microservices architectures, including APIs, domain-driven services, and event-driven systems + Develop and maintain backend services and distributed systems with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and performance + Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to implement technical strategies aligned with microservices-based and cloud-native design + Build and enhance data pipelines and platforms to support real-time and batch processing + Enable/Implement AI-driven capabilities such as intelligent search, recommendations, and decision-support systems + Contribute to the development and optimization of search systems using technologies such as Elastic/OpenSearch/Solr + Implement CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing using modern tools (GitHub, Jenkins, CircleCI, Harness) + Ensure system reliability through monitoring, logging, and observability best practices + Participate in design discussions and code reviews, following established engineering standards and best practices + Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and modular solutions + Support production systems, troubleshooting issues and improving system performance and stability + Follow responsible AI practices, ensuring quality and reliability of AI-enabled features ## Related Videos - [Behind the Curtain: How Recruiters Shortlist Devs in an AI-Driven Market and How You Stand Out](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100229-behind-the-curtain-how-recruiters-shortlist-devs-in-an-ai-driven-market-and-how-you-stand-out) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)