You’ve invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you’ll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better.
Position Summary
This program is an 11-week full-time opportunity that provides real work experience with a team in your business area. You will be aligned to projects to lead or contribute to while also participating in networking, development, and career exploration activities. Our Corporate Interns can apply for future full-time roles during the program and have an increased likelihood to receive an offer for a post-graduation role.
The summer internship program is from May 28 – August 8, 2025.
CVS Health follows a 3 day in office (generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) hybrid work model providing office-based colleagues the ability to flex between working in the office and working from home based on the work you need to accomplish. The other 2 days each week will be working remotely from home, office, or another location of your choice.
Our office locations for this role are Hartford, CT or Woonsocket, RI. A housing stipend may be provided, based on eligibility, and interns will be given the opportunity to connect with each other prior to the start of the program to coordinate housing if desired. The hourly rate is $23.00, with 40 hours per week, July 4th off (company holiday), and two days of paid leave. Please disregard the range listed below.
Who we are
We are America's leading health solutions company delivering care in ways no one else can. Our purpose is simple and clear: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. At CVS Health, we possess an extensive repository of data that spans over 150 million individuals, providing an unparalleled foundation for ambitious Data Scientists and Engineers. In this role, your work will underpin data driven business decisions and contribute to our mission of delivering the industry’s best data products with a customer first mindset and team-oriented approach.
About the Business Area
The Aetna Technology Organization is responsible for developing and supporting both internally and externally facing applications and products for Aetna's business, IT partners, and affiliates. Some opportunities in Aetna Technology include roles within: Enterprise Integrations, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Enterprise Business Architecture, Strategy/Investment Planning, Operations & Compliance, and Quality Assurance & Testing. Positions in Aetna Technology offer a chance to develop managerial, technical, and professional skills while collaborating with professionals’ enterprise wide.
What you will do
As an intern in Aetna Technology, you will actively contribute to key initiatives across our platforms. You'll have hands-on opportunities to work closely with business, engineers, and architects, gaining valuable insights into system design and development. Some experiences may include:
- Leverage programming skills/knowledge to design and implement complex features, optimize performance, and ensure code efficiency
- Assist in analyzing complex systems, identifying issues, and developing solutions to improve application performance and efficiency
- Explore new tools, frameworks, and techniques to improve digital solutions and drive innovation within the development team
- Engage with business analysts and business leads to understand requirements and services provided by the systems you support
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This includes participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.
Required Qualifications
- Meet Education Requirements (see Education section)
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge in Scripting Languages (Python, Java)
- Database knowledge (SQL, No SQL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership experience (e.g., student organizations, sports, or work-related projects)
- An interest in obtaining full-time position within CVS Health upon graduation
- Internship or work experience in a related field
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Knowledge on Cloud Platforms (GCP, Azure)
- Knowledge in using GitHub/CICD technology
- Spring boot knowledge
- Experience analyzing data
- Problem solving skills
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of Agile Processs
Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026
- Preferred majors include Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
Whether in our pharmacies or through our health service offerings, we are pioneering a bold new approach to total health care. As health care innovators, we are making quality care affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. We await your fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the unique contributions you will make to our organization.
This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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 We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners.
Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
