Software Development Engineer (Python, SQL, API/Microservices)

$72,100 - $173,040/Yr

CVS Health - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Hartford, CT

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Software Development Engineer role at CVS Health focuses on building and delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance customer experiences in the healthcare industry. The position involves working with cross-functional teams to modernize technologies and contribute to the company's vision of redefining healthcare in America. The role requires a commitment to engineering excellence and innovation, with responsibilities spanning all phases of software engineering, from requirements analysis to deployment, while adhering to agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software engineering solutions in cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop and optimize high-volume data pipelines using ETL/ELT processes.
• Implement query optimization, data structures, transformation, and workload management.
• Deploy and scale applications in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes) and serverless compute services.
• Build APIs and microservices, applying modern software patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet business needs.
• Solicit complex requirements and manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with Python or a comparable scripting language.
• 2+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• 2+ years of experience with ETL/ELT and building high-volume data pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience with query optimization and data management.
• 2+ years of experience with big data and cloud architecture.
• 2+ years of experience deploying/scaling apps in containerized environments.
• 1+ year of experience with real-time and streaming technologies.
• 1+ year of experience managing deliverables independently.
• 1+ year of experience building APIs and/or microservices.

Nice-to-haves

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with complex systems and analytical problem-solving.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipeline, and DevOps best practices.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficient in a scripting language such as Shell or Bash.
• Formal SAFe and/or agile experience.
• Previous healthcare experience and domain knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Fully-paid term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Well-being programs and education assistance.
• Free development courses.
• CVS store discount and partner discount programs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.