Lead AI Solution Architect

CVS Health • New York, MA

1d • $106,605 - $260,590

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of cloud-native, AI-powered healthcare solutions. This role requires a hands-on technology leader who can work across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Data, and Business teams to transform ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of AI expertise, cloud architecture experience, healthcare industry knowledge, and business acumen. They must be passionate about emerging technologies, market trends, and innovation while maintaining a pragmatic focus on delivering achievable business outcomes. This individual will play a critical role in guiding product strategy, defining solution architecture, oversee implementation, and ensuring successful deployment of AI-enabled products and platforms.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering and architecture roles (technical lead, solution architect, enterprise architect)
• Strong experience in understanding non-functional requirements (SLA, response time, real time, near real time, multi-threading) and ability to create designs that meet the non-functional requirements.
• 5+ years of full stack development experience
• 5+ years of SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, Redis and any relevant database experience
• 5+ years in cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), microservices, and API design.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML or Generative AI technologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, Git) and Kafka.
• experience in Java, Python, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks (Angular/JavaScript).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and business processes.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in interoperability FHIR HL7 standards
• Experience/certification in one or more cloud platforms (Salesforce, GCP, Azure & AWS) is preferred.
• Experience in large scale migration efforts from legacy technology/Asset to a modern/new Asset is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, Define, and execute end-to-end AI enabled strategic solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Lead and supervise architectural initiatives within assigned projects or areas.
• Develop architectural designs and solutions, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices
• Mentor and guide junior and senior architects in project-related tasks and skill development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective architectural solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders, including business analysts, data engineers, IT teams, and management, to understand needs and drive alignment with business and development teams.
• Technology Evaluation and Implementation: Assess new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance application processes and recommend their adoption where applicable.
• Architecture and design reviews: Play a key leadership role in architecture design reviews and identify gaps and recommend design changes. Actively lead and participate in the Architecture community to drive modernization opportunities for Healthcare Business Unit while keeping in mind the complexities of our IT landscape.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings options
• wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree