Staff Software Development Engineer (Mainframe/COBOL)

CVSHealth

CVSHealth

Software Engineering

Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland

EUR 65k-165k / year

Posted on Apr 11, 2026

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

  • Healthcare experience in one or more of these areas preferred:

    • Plan setup / enrollment

    • Claim Adjudication

    • Member eligibility/enrollment

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 - €165,000.00

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