At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. We are recruiting for a Distinguished Engineer specializing in Cloud Engineering and Architecture. In this high-impact role, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cutting-edge cloud platforms and services that underpin our digital transformation initiatives across healthcare and retail ecosystems. This role demands a systems thinker who thrives in large-scale enterprise cloud environments, prioritizes architectural excellence and innovation over tactical implementations. You need to have a proven track record of building enterprise cloud platforms from scratch. You'll drive the evolution of cloud-native architectures as the foundation for business growth while ensuring seamless multi-cloud operations, enterprise-grade security, and operational excellence across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud environments. You will serve as a thought leader and mentor for engineering teams, ensuring our cloud strategy is robust, innovative, and aligned with evolving business objectives. Major Responsibilities You will make an impact by: 1. Strategic Cloud Architecture & Engineering Leadership Drive the end-to-end architecture for highly scalable, resilient cloud platforms spanning multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring alignment with business goals in healthcare and retail while maintaining operational excellence. Partner with other Distinguished Engineers, Architects, and executive leadership to shape the long-term cloud engineering roadmap, with specific milestones for cloud modernization and cross-cloud integrations. Champion best practices for cloud-native design, high-availability, performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency across all cloud environments. 2. Cloud Platform Development & Innovation Oversee the design and development of new cloud-native platforms from the ground up, setting the standard for cloud engineering excellence and architectural patterns in large, complex enterprises. Implement advanced cloud services architectures including serverless computing, microservices, event-driven systems, and API-first designs for scalable, maintainable solutions. Foster an engineering culture that values cloud-native principles, engineering excellence, and continuous innovation in cloud technologies. 3. Multi-Cloud Strategy & Emerging Technologies Provide thought leadership on multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, including workload placement optimization, cloud portability, and vendor risk mitigation across diverse cloud ecosystems. Evaluate and architect solutions using emerging cloud technologies including edge computing, AI/ML cloud services, and next-generation cloud-native services. Understand how to leverage cloud services for competitive advantage while maintaining architectural flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. 4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Technical Excellence Serve as a key technical advisor for executive leadership and product leaders, translating complex cloud architectural decisions into clear business value propositions and strategic technology investments. Mentor and coach senior cloud engineers and platform teams, elevating the organization's overall cloud engineering proficiency and best practices. Cultivate a strong and collaborative culture, promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and innovation in cloud engineering practices. 5. Enterprise Cloud Governance & Operational Excellence Ensure adherence to enterprise cloud governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and industry standards, advocating for secure-by-design and compliance-by-design principles. Guide implementation of cloud financial management, cost optimization strategies, and resource governance frameworks aligned with business objectives. Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies in alignment with corporate security, compliance, and operational requirements. The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This position offers broad exposure to all aspects of enterprise cloud engineering, as well as significant interaction with business leaders. The candidate will be expected to have the following key attributes: • 12+ years in cloud engineering and architecture with 8+ years in large-scale enterprise environments.