Lead AI Solution Architect

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

CVS Health is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of cloud-native, AI-powered healthcare solutions. This hands-on technology leadership role works across Product, Architecture, Engineering, Data, and Business teams to turn ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions. The role calls for expertise in AI, cloud architecture, healthcare, and business, with a focus on emerging technologies and practical business outcomes. The architect will guide product strategy, define solution architecture, oversee implementation, and help ensure successful deployment of AI-enabled products and platforms.

The position leads architectural initiatives, develops designs that follow standards and best practices, mentors architects, and collaborates with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. It also evaluates technologies and methodologies, leads architecture reviews, and participates in the Architecture community to identify modernization opportunities for the Healthcare Business Unit while accounting for the complexity of its IT landscape.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software engineering and architecture roles, such as technical lead, solution architect, or enterprise architect.
• Strong experience understanding non-functional requirements, including SLA, response time, real-time and near-real-time processing, and multithreading, and creating designs that meet them.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and other relevant databases.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (GCP or AWS), microservices, and API design.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML or Generative AI technologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools including Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, and Git, as well as Kafka.
• Experience with Java, Python, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks such as Angular or JavaScript.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and business processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare interoperability standards FHIR and HL7.
• Experience or certification in one or more cloud platforms, such as Salesforce, GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Experience in large-scale migration efforts from legacy technology or assets to modern technology or assets.

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 that adhere 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.
• Work with business analysts, data engineers, IT teams, management, and other stakeholders to understand needs and align business and development teams.
• Assess new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance application processes and recommend adoption where applicable.
• Lead architecture and design reviews, identify gaps, and recommend design changes.
• Lead and participate in the Architecture community to drive modernization opportunities for the Healthcare Business Unit.

Benefits

• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to base pay.
• Award target in the company’s equity award program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior