CVS Health-posted 12 days ago
Full-time • Principal
Raleigh, NC
5,001-10,000 employees

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. Position Summary The Principal Architect, Solution Engineering and Automation will be responsible for the business solution designs that include working at the business unit level developing the most advanced end-to-end solution architecture for highly complex and significant initiatives in partnership with key business and IT stakeholders. In this high-impact role, you will build a technology incubation function, identifying, developing, and launching innovative solutions that address critical business challenges, improve patient outcomes, and drive significant value for CVS Health. You will be at the forefront of emerging technologies, working closely with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to shape the future of pharmacy benefits.

  • Provide technology leadership, solution oversight, design reviews and guidance to ensure that the solution adheres to Solution Architecture Guiding Principles and standards while maximizing reuse of technology assets
  • In depth experience in performing Buy vs Build analysis based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis across the available options to provide a final recommendation based on the rationale
  • Actively lead and participate in the Architecture community to drive modernization opportunities for the advancement of PBM technology while keeping in mind the complexities of our IT landscape
  • Develop Reference architecture and implementation and provide leadership, coaching and guidance to App Dev, Technology Services and Solutions and EA to develop/assemble PBM-applicable reference architectures for cloud-native applications to be applied to PBM apps targeted for refactor and optimization
  • Advise and assist App development teams with technical roadblocks such as performance challenges within a solution in key strategic initiatives
  • Develop and maintain forward-looking technology roadmaps that anticipate industry trends and position CVS Health as a technology leader
  • Monitor technology developments across industries to identify opportunities for healthcare applications and competitive advantages
  • Architect solutions leveraging advanced AI/ML capabilities, including Generative AI, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Predictive Analytics
  • Design and implement automation frameworks that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention
  • Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge development tools, platforms, and methodologies to enhance team productivity
  • Partner closely with business unit leaders, technology teams (architecture, data science, engineering), product management, and other stakeholders to drive innovation initiatives forward.
  • Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers in emerging technology adoption and best practices
  • Collaborate with product management, business stakeholders, and external technology partners to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
  • Establish centers of excellence for emerging technologies and lead knowledge sharing initiatives
  • Partner with academic institutions and technology vendors to stay at the forefront of technological advancement
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend adoption of emerging technologies including next-generation AI/ML frameworks depicting a forward-thinking technology strategy
  • Lead and personally conduct technology feasibility studies and develop proof-of-concept solutions and technology demonstrations for emerging technologies, creating tangible examples of potential business value
  • Present and demonstrate emerging technology capabilities to executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams through compelling demos and prototypes
  • 10+ years in overall design/development experience including:
  • Extensive expertise in cloud platforms with over 7 years of hands-on experience, primarily in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with solid experience in Azure and familiarity with AWS, including advanced services like serverless computing, container orchestration, and cloud-native databases
  • Technical skills in the following areas: Enterprise Level Platform Service and Integration
  • Expert in Software Architecture/Design patterns especially Domain Driven Architecture and Microservices, high-level and low-level architectures, technology best practices, technical debt reduction and modernization initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Security, Automation and Observability along with a working knowledge of IT operations
  • Experience in enterprise development tools, SDLC methodologies and Observability platforms
  • Experience working with technologies that serve as integration layers between modern applications and legacy infrastructure, leveraging streaming platforms like Apache Kafka, Apache Pulsar, or similar
  • Proven success influencing major technology decisions and collaborating with leadership and engineering teams
  • Proven experience in automating complex processes and building intelligent automation frameworks. Experience in implementing RPA (Robotic Process Automation) solutions using platforms such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere
  • 2+ years in hands-on AI/ML (including GenAI) experience and hands-on expertise with automating processes
  • Strong presentation and demonstration skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Experience mentoring technical teams and driving adoption of new technologies across large organizations
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders to translate emerging technology capabilities into business value
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
  • Master Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Health Care Industry domain knowledge and understanding of healthcare technology challenges and opportunities
  • Experience with healthcare data standards and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of digital health trends and emerging healthcare technologies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of storage technologies (SQL/NoSQL) and caching solutions
  • Skilled in building high-performance cloud-native solutions
  • Speaking experience at technology conferences and industry events
  • Participation in open-source projects and technology communities
  • Experience with design thinking methodologies and innovation frameworks
  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
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