Senior Software Development Engineer (Mainframe - COBOL)

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

As a Senior Software Development Engineer at CVS Health, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing digital solutions and systems. This role requires technical expertise to architect and code software applications, perform system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the strategic technical direction and innovation of digital engineering initiatives. You will work in an Agile scrum team environment, in close collaboration with business partners, product owners, architecture and other IT partners.

As part of the AT Claim Organization, you will be responsible for code deliverables on both long and short-term projects effectively, while working collaboratively in inter-departmental settings to accomplish tasks and goals. The Claim Organization is accountable for CVS Health's Health Care Benefits division (Aetna) commercial claim processing and the surrounding ecosystem of commercial claim applications to support internal business operations and the external Member and Provider experience.

Responsibilities :

Designs and develops the technical architecture and infrastructure necessary for digital solutions.

Writes code, develops software components, and implements functionalities based on project requirements.

Collaborates with development team members and stakeholders to make architectural decisions, propose design patterns, and ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of digital solutions.

Applies programming skills to design and implement features, optimize performance, and maintain code efficiency.

Integrates various software components or systems to facilitate communication and interoperability across different parts of the digital solution.

Develops and executes test cases, conducts code reviews, performs debugging, and resolves issues to maintain reliability, stability, and quality in digital solutions.

Participates in agile or other development methodologies, attends meetings, contributes to project planning, and supports the progress of digital projects.

Evaluates new tools, frameworks, and techniques to enhance digital solutions and encourage innovation within the development team.

Prepares and maintains technical documentation, including system designs, architecture diagrams, and code documentation, while sharing expertise with team members to support knowledge transfer and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

4-6 years of experience with the following :

Mainframe development and support, utilizing several of the following technologies : COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor, Endevor or similar source control application

Systems analysis

Software design principles and software architecture

Agile delivery methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage changing priorities

Ability to work in a team environment to deliver projects

2+ years of experience with large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements

2+ years of healthcare experience in one or more of these areas :

Claim Adjudication

Claim Payment / Banking, Electronic Funds Transfer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare claim administration.

Education

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$92,700.00 - $222,480.00

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.

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 01 / 05 / 2026

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

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.