Staff Data Engineer

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: Staff Data Engineer

Location: New York, Hybrid

Position Overview:
CVS Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a proven track record of working with large data systems while ensuring compliance with PHI and PII regulations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders in the health insurance domain, particularly in value-based contracting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures using GCP services, including Cloud Composer, BigQuery, and Vertex AI.
• Implement and optimize data processing workflows to handle very large datasets while ensuring data integrity and security.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand data needs and translate them into technical requirements, particularly in the context of value-based contracting.
• Utilize Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation of data workflows.
• Stay current with advancements in Generative AI (GenAI) and agents, integrating these technologies into data solutions as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Strong competency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and hands-on experience with Cloud Composer, BigQuery, and Vertex AI.
• Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks.
• Experience working with large data systems, with a solid understanding of PHI and PII considerations.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD, version control, and automated testing.
• Knowledge of security best practices in data engineering and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business partners and technical teams.
• Experience in the health insurance domain, particularly in value-based contracting, is highly desirable.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$142,140.00 - $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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/20/2026

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