Staff Software Development Engineer (Mainframe/COBOL)
CVSHealth
Software Engineering
Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
EUR 65k-165k / year
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.
Job Description Summary
Designs, develops, and implements digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects.
A Brief Overview
Designs, develops, and implements digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects.
What you will do
Leverages expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards.
Contributes to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineers.
Provides input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives.
Participates in code reviews and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
Communicates and coordinates with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processes.
Contributes to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality.
Participates in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
Works with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code.
Provides guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow professionally.
For this role you will need Minimum Requirements
7-10 years work experience
Mainframe development and support, utilizing several of the following technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, SQL, MQ, Xpeditor, Endevor or similar source control application.
Systems analysis
Software design principles and software architecture
Agile delivery methodologies
Experience with large-scale offshore vendor support arrangements
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Healthcare experience in one or more of these areas preferred:
Plan setup / enrollment
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Preferred Qualifications
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.
Experience with mainframe modernization/transformation initiatives
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
€65,000.00 - €165,000.00We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/05/2026