Senior 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

As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Aetna, you will play a critical leadership role in the design, development, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-scale Provider Applications. You will drive technical solutions for complex business problems, ensure application stability, and lead cross-functional initiatives as a Project Owner. This role requires a balance of hands-on engineering expertise, technical leadership, and delivery ownership, including overseeing vendor/contractor teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, and delivering high-impact solutions that improve provider data systems and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on application development experience with Appian Development, java, Python and GCP
• 2+ years of experience leading or contributing to large-scale application development initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments
• Proven experience in project/program management, including planning, execution tracking, and delivery management
• Strong organizational, leadership, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Prior exposure to provider data systems, healthcare platforms, or payer environments
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native architectures, integration patterns, and messaging systems
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

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Pay Range

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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. 
 

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