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Role 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.
What you will do:
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
Required Qualifications
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Education
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$144,200.00 - $288,400.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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