Staff Software Development Engine (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 Staff Software Development Engineer at CVS Health, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, and deployment of critical integrated system releases. The role is essential for ensuring the delivery of business value and that production applications remain stable with excellent performance and optimal scalability. 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:

Develop mainframe applications according to customer specifications and requirements

Participate in requirements gathering and design sessions

Work as part of a team to ensure solutions are designed to fully function in an integrated application suite

Design and develop solutions that enable applications to perform optimally, and which can scale to meet future business needs

Perform thorough unit and integration testing, and support QA testing and deployment activities

Monitor systems to ensure that they are functioning properly

Analyze and optimize applications; troubleshoot and resolve any issues

Create and maintain documentation related to mainframe applications

Stay current with the latest trends in the industry

Closely interact with project managers, business analysts, and other developers, both locally and remote

Required Qualifications

7+ 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 capabilities and experience in the following areas:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage changing priorities

Ability to multitask effectively, prioritizing business impact and urgency

Ability to work in a team environment to deliver projects

Being a self-starter, who takes initiative with challenging situations

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

5+ 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

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $284,280.00

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 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: 10/10/2025

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

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