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Senior Software Development Engineer
CVS Pharmacy INC · 🇺🇸 TX - Work from home
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles48 certified filings for “Sr Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in TX: $142k–$174k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level IV (46%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — CVS Pharmacy INC
The US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. Position Summary Ready to take your Application Development skills to the next level with a Fortune 6 company? Aetna Medicare Product Tools & Technology is seeking a Microsoft SQL Database Developer to join our exciting team. As a Senior Software Development Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and deploying full-stack solutions in support of Aetna's Medicare business. As part of your position you will be leveraging AI tools as well. You will have the opportunity to explore cutting edge technology. You will work closely with other developers, BA's, and QA testers to design and develop solutions that will scale our products, streamline our processes, and empower the business. Some of your key responsibilities will include: • Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable system solutions and new feature enhancements. • Design, develop, and implement new functionality to support business and operational needs. • Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using SQL Server technologies. • Write, test, and optimize complex database queries, stored procedures, and scripts to ensure performance and reliability. • Troubleshoot and resolve database and application-related issues. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions. • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and system performance through ongoing monitoring and optimization. • Participate in system enhancements, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications • 3-5 years of experience within:- • Visual Studio • SQL Server Management Studio • Creating/Optimizing Stored Procedures • Creating Objects-Creating Triggers/Functions • Building Indexes • Ability to write dynamic SQL • Creating parameterized stored procedures Preferred Qualifications • 3-5 years of experience within:- • Visual Studio SSIS (Sql Server Integration Studio) • SSRS (Sql Server Reporting Services) • Ability to write variables within SSIS • proficiency using tools like GitHub and DevOps • 1-3 years of experience within: • AI developer tools (copilot) • DevOps • Power Bi • Tableau • Databricks • Mongo Db • Amazon Web Services • Google Cloud Platforms Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $92,700.00 - $185,400.00 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. 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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benef