Senior Software Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Design and develop key features and services for the API Platform.

• Engage in architectural discussions and assess the trade-offs between short-term and long-term technical solutions.

• Adhere to and enhance technical standards and best practices.

• Detect risks, bugs, technical debt, and opportunities for system enhancement.

• Produce high-quality, thoroughly tested, and maintainable code.

• Evaluate code for accuracy, performance, and clarity.

• Participate in on-call duties and troubleshoot production issues.

• Guide junior engineers through code reviews, collaborative work, and technical mentorship.

• Share expertise and assist in onboarding new engineers.

• Involve in the interviewing and hiring process.

• Collaborate with engineers across CVS Health to understand requirements and integrate with the API Platform.

• Communicate updates, obstacles, and technical decisions effectively.

• Create and maintain technical documentation.

• Contribute to technical discussions and team decision-making processes.

• Stay updated with industry trends.

• Assist in developing proofs of concept for new technologies and methodologies.

• Assess tools and techniques for their practical applicability to the platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in web development.

• Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks, with a preference for React and Next.js.

• Experience with Java and Spring Boot.

• Proven track record of owning features or components from design through to production.

• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders.

• Experience in mentoring or facilitating the growth of fellow engineers.

• Background in working with production systems that require real-world scale and reliability.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• High school diploma with 4 years of relevant work experience as an alternative educational background.

• Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in API development.

• Experience with front-end architecture and design systems.

• Experience in creating developer tools, libraries, or platforms.

• Knowledge of modern web performance optimization strategies.

• Experience with Node.js and server-side JavaScript.

• Understanding of API design principles and GraphQL.

• Familiarity with DevOps tools, processes, and culture.

• Experience contributing to inclusive engineering practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options.

• Wellness programs.

• Additional resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base salary.