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# Staff Software Engineer - Java

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** Woonsocket, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,450.0 - $284,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Node.Js, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Software Construction, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Applications, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Microservices
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gov79j

## About the Role

+ 7+ years of software development experience in enterprise/web applications

 + 5+ years of experience as full stack developer in Java-based technologies including microservices and spring boot framework /REST

 + 5+ years of experience Cloud Technologies like Azure, GCP or other public cloud services and Knowledge of open-source packages especially those provided by Apache, Google, and Spring

 + 2 + years of experience in React JS, Nodejs or other front-end frameworks; ability to develop effective engineering practices and processes with responsive UI design and development

 + 5+ years of experience in Database - SQL, NoSQL, table structure, data relationships

 + 3+ years of experience in Agile development practices

Preferred qualifications:

 + Experience in Retail Pharmacy or Healthcare domain will be preferred.

 + Knowledge with GraphQL/gRPC.

 + Expert knowledge of software engineering best practices with experience building complex software engineering products

 + Extensive experience with building and driving adoption of software engineering best practices

 + Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud computing, and microservices architectures

 + Worked as Full Stack Developer with experience on building mission critical /highly scalable application with large user/infrastructure footprint

 + Strong background in software development, project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team

 + The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

 + Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices with expertise in working in in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goal.

 + Extensive experience with building and driving adoption of software engineering best practices

 + Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud computing, and microservices architectures

Education

 + Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

## Description

Staff Software Engineer is responsible for the techno-functional impact analysis, design & code construction activities associated with development of software releases for the CVS Retail Pharmacy systems. Strong technical, functional, and interpersonal skills are key to perform this role successfully. The current suite of systems includes multiple applications including, but not limited, to the Tier 1 systems for Retail Pharmacy. The Staff Software Development Engineer will be involved throughout the entire development life cycle of a product and must be able to deliver an efficient solution, as well as identify and properly mitigate any risks to the product before deployment to production.


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