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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Development Engineer - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $118,450.0 - $236,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Systems, MongoDB, Operational Data Store, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Apache Kafka - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BC13B7BC505744E0B1E312905880B3B9/job/ ## About the Role * 7+ years of hands-on experience with data technologies such as Kafka and MongoDB. * 7+ years of hands-on experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and Azure., * 7+ years of experience in software development or architecture and delivering cloud-native data platforms. * 7+ years of experience working with Agile, SAFe Agile, and Product SDLC methodologies., * Bachelor's degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (High School Diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience). ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have profound Cloud/Data technical knowledge, aptitude for logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. As a Staff Software Development Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for enabling a large operational data platform. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a deep understanding of software engineering principles. As part of the Aetna Transactional Cache Team, you will lead and inspire a high-performing group of engineers and technical leads to build a next-generation, strategic platform powering Aetna's core operational needs. The Staff Software Development Engineer will drive multiple high-impact AI initiative shaping innovative, business-focused use cases that elevate both member and provider experiences while delivering measurable enterprise value. Roles and Responsibilities * Define and communicate the broader vision, executing the IT strategy in alignment with organizational standards. * Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders including architects, application owners, and engineers to define overall strategy, prioritization, and execution. * Establish epics and initiatives that align with strategic goals and support the product roadmap. * Develop and maintain roadmaps that align critical business needs with scalable technical solutions. * Leverage performance data to create feedback loops that drive continuous insight and improvement. * Champion strong product management and agile mindsets by actively communicating team successes and identifying areas for growth. * Build and lead high-performing teams capable of overcoming complex technical challenges to solve business-critical problems. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)