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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** Buffalo Grove, IL, United States - **Salary:** $79,310.0 - $158,620.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Node.Js, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Management of Software Versions, Web Services, Data Logging, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/48BCC1263A8A4C678F339BA635A558D7/job/ ## About the Role * Hands-on experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , including the necessity of code reviews . * Practical software development experience building applications/services in at least one primary language , such as Java or JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js) . * Familiarity with consuming web services (REST/SOAP/GraphQL) and integrating across systems * Familiarity with process debugging and logging and basic troubleshooting in lower environments. * Experience level expectation for Associate/Bachelor's with ~2 years relevant experience or ~8 years relevant experience in lieu of degree Preferred Qualifications * Experience building API-first backend systems (Spring Boot microservices, Node.js services) and publishing APIs with strong documentation and versioning discipline. * Exposure to GraphQL schemas/queries/mutations and/or API gateway patterns (BFF, orchestration, capability APIs). * Experience creating or maintaining SDKs (package publishing, semantic versioning, examples, CI automation). * Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts (containers, CI/CD pipelines, observability basics). * Familiarity with messaging/event streaming (e.g., Kafka) and scalable integration patterns. * Interest/experience using AI tools to improve developer productivity, test generation, or building small AI-enabled workflow automations., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience (see experience expectations above). ## Description Looking for Software Development Engineer who is passionate about building backend services and API integrations that power scalable, reliable experiences for our partners and internal platforms. 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