Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Lead Software Engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with hiring concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, semiconductor technology, and defense systems across a seniority range from mid-level through principal engineer. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor the largest share of openings, with Tempe and Chandler also active, and companies like Intel, Honeywell, and Axway maintaining deep engineering headcounts in the state. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona listings include cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, and embedded software for aerospace and defense. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
CVS Health Digital is looking for hands-on, passionate people who want to join a high energy and growing team to make a difference in customers’ lives and who want to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. Currently, we are hiring for an experienced Senior STIBO Software Developer to support enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives in a fast-paced retail and healthcare environment. This Senior Developer focuses on building scalable data solutions to manage product, vendor, and customer master data across omnichannel systems while ensuring data quality, governance, and consistency.
Expectations for the Role:
- Invest 15% of your time mentoring less experienced engineers
- Invest 15% of your efforts working alongside Product as well as stakeholders on other teams
- Invest 70% of your time using your technical SME and coding skills in strategic planning, scoping, delivery, and working alongside the Senior Engineering Manager
- Develop and support STIBO STEP solutions, workflows, and integrations
- Ensure data quality, governance, and platform performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and data issues
- Drive delivery through accurate estimates, ownership, and communication
- Support production operations, SaaS upgrades, and continuous improvements
- Design, develop, configure and customize the Stibo STEP platform, including workflows, WebUI interfaces, attributes and validation rules
- Support quarterly SaaS upgrades and release impact reviews
- Implement data governance, stewardship, and data quality frameworks
- Optimize platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide production support
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of MDM/PIM development experience
- 5+ years of hands-on Stibo STEP development and administration experience
- 3+ years of experience with CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps, Jenkins and Git
- 3+ years of experience with Azure (preferred) or GCP cloud platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, Kafka and Informatica
- Retail or healthcare industry experience
- Knowledge of product lifecycle and catalog management
- Experience supporting omnichannel retail environments
- Knowledge of supplier/vendor onboarding and healthcare regulatory data handling
- Experience using AI for data maintenance in STEP
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, Web UI development, SQL and data modeling
- Ability to drive master data governance and product/vendor lifecycle management
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$83,430.00 - $222,480.00This 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 benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026
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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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead software engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Seven or more years of professional software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, C++, or Go
- Experience designing and delivering cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Proven ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive architectural decisions on a team
- Strong record of cross-functional collaboration with product, QA, and infrastructure teams in agile environments
Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a lead software engineer in Arizona?
Becoming a lead software engineer in Arizona does not require a state-issued license or registration. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering followed by several years of progressively senior development roles. Arizona employers, particularly in the Phoenix metro's fintech and defense sectors, weight demonstrated technical leadership, system design experience, and mentorship history heavily when promoting or hiring into lead roles.
How much do lead software engineers make in Arizona?
Lead software engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $129,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,740 for the lowest 10% to over $178,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire lead software engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring lead software engineers in Arizona right now include Verra Mobility, Honeywell Aerospace, and U-Haul, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's concentration of semiconductor, aerospace, and financial technology firms means lead engineering roles here frequently require domain familiarity with hardware-adjacent software or highly regulated systems.
Which Arizona cities have the most lead software engineer jobs?
Phoenix, Chandler, and Scottsdale have the most lead software engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the largest share through its dense concentration of fintech headquarters, insurance technology firms, and enterprise software companies, while Chandler and Tempe generate strong demand from Intel's semiconductor campuses and the Arizona State University research corridor that feeds nearby technology employers.
Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of lead software engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how central this role is to distributed engineering organizations. The portions of the role most often offered remotely are architecture review, backlog planning, and mentorship work, while security-cleared defense software positions in Arizona typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a lead software engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to join an Arizona employer as a mid-level software engineer and grow into a lead role by taking on architectural ownership and informal mentorship responsibilities. Companies like Intel and Honeywell in the greater Phoenix area run structured associate and rotational engineering programs that give earlier-career developers exposure to lead-level work. Building a visible portfolio of system design decisions, contributing to open-source projects, and earning cloud certifications from AWS or Google Cloud strengthens candidacy considerably for Arizona employers screening junior applicants for lead potential.
Where can I find and apply to lead software engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to lead software engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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