Lead Solution Architect

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Lead Solution Architect designs, builds, and maintains efficient, scalable application architecture. The role partners with stakeholders to understand technical requirements, develop robust solutions, and ensure the integrity, security, and performance of application infrastructure. It also involves anticipating emerging technologies and advising senior leadership on the strategic technical vision for the domain. The position may be based at multiple CVS locations, including remotely.

The architect defines and executes architectural strategies aligned with project objectives, leads architectural initiatives, and develops designs that follow standards and best practices. The role works with cross-functional teams and stakeholders—including business analysts, data engineers, IT teams, and management—to align business and development needs. It evaluates technologies, tools, and methodologies; leads architecture design reviews; identifies gaps and recommends design changes; and participates in the Architecture community to advance modernization opportunities for the Healthcare Business Unit while accounting for the complexity of the IT landscape. The role also mentors architects and leads teams while managing stakeholder expectations.

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 SLAs, response time, real-time and near-real-time processing, and multithreading, and designing to meet them.
• Strong experience with interoperability FHIR and HL7 standards.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and relevant database technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), microservices, and API design.
• 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/JavaScript.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, especially Generative AI and LLMs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interoperability enterprise solutions.
• Experience or certification in one or more cloud platforms, including Salesforce, GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Experience with large-scale migration efforts from legacy technology/assets to modern or new assets.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute architectural strategies 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 technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve application processes and recommend adoption where applicable.
• Lead architecture design reviews, identify gaps, and recommend design changes.
• Lead and participate in the Architecture community to drive Healthcare Business Unit modernization opportunities.
• Advise senior leadership on the strategic technical vision for the domain.

Benefits

• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay.
• Equity award program target.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 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