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# Senior Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** Boise, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,430 - $222,480
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Message Broker, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, OpenSearch, Service Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-development-engineer-boise-id--56a0a4db-543d-401d-9122-30c17c2a25f1

## About the Role

Software Development, Software Engineering, Healthcare, Establish Priorities, Safety/Work Safety, Microservices, Software Development, Cross-Functional, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technology, * 5+ years of software development experience

 * 3+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions (GCP, AWS or Azure)
 * 2+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability and maintainability
 * Strong SQL skills and understanding of RDBMS such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL
 * Strong experience with distributed systems design, implementation and operation at scale

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 * Clear and effective communication
 * Hands on experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, OpenSearch, MongoDB)
 * Experience with event-driven services and architectures, including message brokers and event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
 * Familiarity with emerging AI technologies and their practical applications in software development
 * Familiarity with open-source frameworks and modern development tooling
 * Familiarity with asynchronous, event-based architectures
 * 6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality
 * Experience with agile methodologies
 * Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to team success
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions under time pressure, Bachelor's degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

## Description

The Senior Software Development Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative digital solutions that power exceptional colleague experiences. In this role, you will leverage advanced technical expertise to architect and build cloud-native, microservices-based applications with a strong emphasis on event-driven architecture, modern technology stacks, and emerging AI technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and shape the overall technical direction of our modernization initiatives., This Senior Engineer also involves contributing to technical direction, mentoring peers, and partnering with architects and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who takes ownership of the full software lifecycle - from design through deployment and operations - and brings a collaborative, problem-solving mindset to every challenge.