Principal Software Development Engineer

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

*ROLE IS BASED IN HARTFORD, CT

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the innovation, design, and development of cutting-edge software solutions for our enterprise healthcare systems.

 

As a key technical leader, you will drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security in mission-critical applications. You will play a pivotal role in completing proof of concepts/proof of technologies to inject innovative solutions to our development cycles. Focus areas include: DevSecOps implementation, leveraging tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and other CI/CD pipelines to optimize software delivery as well as AI solutions to optimize efficiencies.  

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing complex enterprise systems, modernizing legacy applications, and mentoring development teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, architecture, security, and operations, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance healthcare services. 

 

This is a high-impact role where you will shape the future of healthcare technology, driving innovation and efficiency in critical applications. If you are passionate about building scalable, secure, and transformative healthcare solutions, we want to hear from you! 

 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the design and development of enterprise solutions using .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular
• Define best practices for the adoption and integration of new/emerging technologies within the organization
• Develop and implement POCs using emerging technologies to demonstrate their potential value and application
• Modernize legacy applications, integrating them with cloud-native solutions, microservices and best practices in GCP and Azure, where appropriate
• Implement DevSecOps pipelines using enterprise tooling such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and other CI/CD tools
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization across all software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute technical roadmaps
• Mentor and train other engineers on new tools, technologies, and methodologies - fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in most of the following:  .NET, COBOL, Java, Node.js, JavaScript, and Angular
• Experience with implementing solutions using Generative AI technologies and frameworks
• 3+ years’ experience with GCP and Azure, including cloud-native development and migration strategies 
• Expertise in enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance standards is a strong plus
• Experience modernizing Legacy applications. 
• Experience with Salesforce and Mulesoft Integration
• Understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.