Principal Software Engineer (Health100 Platform)

CVS Health • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary Health100 is an AI‑native health technology platform that unifies pharmacies, providers, insurers, PBMs, and digital health solutions into a single, consumer‑focused ecosystem. Powered by Google Cloud AI, we’re reimagining personalized and connected health experiences. As a Principal Software Engineer for Health100, you will set the technical direction for cloud-native, event-driven platforms and services. You'll partner with product and architecture leaders to make pragmatic design decisions, mentor senior engineers, and stay hands-on for critical-path components. You will translate prototypes into production systems with clear reliability, security, and performance standards while ensuring strong engineering practices (testing, observability, CI/CD) from day one. Your leadership elevates quality, accelerates delivery, and fosters a culture of craftsmanship and learning. Preference is for candidates to work hybrid out of our corporate headquarters in Woonsocket, RI; remote will be considered for candidates not in close proximity to an office.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, including hands-on Agile delivery and building enterprise-grade distributed systems.
• 5+ years of development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices, including 2+ years working with Kafka or other event-driven platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud computing technologies (GCP, Azure, or equivalent public cloud).
• 3+ years applying engineering practices for security, resiliency, availability, and scalability in production systems.
• Experience with AI/generative AI solutions and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the health, wellness, or pharmacy domain.
• Contributions to open-source technology or developed patents.
• Full-stack development capability.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to achieve broader organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Set and own technical vision and strategy across cloud, backend, automation, and platform domains, solving complex problems and driving aligned execution.
• Serve as senior technical authority for high‑impact initiatives, guiding architecture, shaping engineering processes, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across teams and partners.
• Define platform direction and roadmaps by collaborating with engineering leadership, product teams, and the open‑source community, influencing frameworks and core system design.
• Lead solutions from prototype to production, contributing to key frameworks and components while ensuring performance, security, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Drive innovation and execution excellence by applying deep technical judgment, navigating competing priorities, fostering cross‑team alignment, and staying current with emerging technologies and industry standards.

Benefits

• This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.
• The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
• Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees