Rhode Island Staffing
Lead Solution Architect
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. 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 Lead Solution Architect is accountable for the business solution designs for key strategic initiatives including developing architectures that represent business, applications/integration, data, infrastructure, platform, and security architectures. In this role you will create solution architecture for key strategic initiatives including developing architectures and runways that represent business, application/integration, data, infrastructure, platform, and security architectures, partnering within Data, Digital, Analytics, and Technology teams. Accountabilities Include
End to End Solution Leadership Buy vs Build Analysis Architecture and Design Reviews Develop Reference Architecture and Implementation Application Profile Identification Proof of Concept Technology Support Technical Roadblocks Assistance Cost Optimization Identification Tech Debt Management Soft Skills
Ability to teach and upskill talent within the organization. Thought leadership and mentoring. Excellent communication. Deep collaboration skills. Required Qualifications
8+ years of design/development experience 2+ years of hands-on cloud implementation experience Best in class technical subject matter expertise and domain knowledge SME level understanding of cloud design and architecture for one or more public cloud provider (Azure, AWS or GCP) to deliver large-scale distributed solutions across the full enterprise stack. SME level technical skills in the following areas: application, data, integration and, security architecture/design SME level understanding of APIs (Rest, GraphQL, gRPC. Etc.) and microservices-based architecture is a must. Experience working with technologies that work as glue between modern applications and legacy infrastructure leveraging streaming platforms like Kafka. Ability to collaborate with Aetna Tech, EA, Operations and Security to deliver solutions. Experience in enterprise development tools and methodologies (XP, Agile) including DevSecOps and DataOps Hands-on technologists with coding skills and proficient in modern technology stacks (Cloud, DevOps, Kafka etc.) Understanding of both SQL and NoSQL database technologies as well as Cloud database technologies. Demonstrable hands-on experience is a must Facilitates adoption of cloud-native/cloud-first architectures. Experience integrating with legacy mainframe/mid-range applications including developing roadmaps for modernization of the applications. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the Healthcare Payor Industry is a plus. GCP/Azure Architect cloud certification is preferred. Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field required or equivalent experience. Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is: $118,450.00 - $284,280.00 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. Great Benefits For Great People
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and 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. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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. 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 Lead Solution Architect is accountable for the business solution designs for key strategic initiatives including developing architectures that represent business, applications/integration, data, infrastructure, platform, and security architectures. In this role you will create solution architecture for key strategic initiatives including developing architectures and runways that represent business, application/integration, data, infrastructure, platform, and security architectures, partnering within Data, Digital, Analytics, and Technology teams. Accountabilities Include
End to End Solution Leadership Buy vs Build Analysis Architecture and Design Reviews Develop Reference Architecture and Implementation Application Profile Identification Proof of Concept Technology Support Technical Roadblocks Assistance Cost Optimization Identification Tech Debt Management Soft Skills
Ability to teach and upskill talent within the organization. Thought leadership and mentoring. Excellent communication. Deep collaboration skills. Required Qualifications
8+ years of design/development experience 2+ years of hands-on cloud implementation experience Best in class technical subject matter expertise and domain knowledge SME level understanding of cloud design and architecture for one or more public cloud provider (Azure, AWS or GCP) to deliver large-scale distributed solutions across the full enterprise stack. SME level technical skills in the following areas: application, data, integration and, security architecture/design SME level understanding of APIs (Rest, GraphQL, gRPC. Etc.) and microservices-based architecture is a must. Experience working with technologies that work as glue between modern applications and legacy infrastructure leveraging streaming platforms like Kafka. Ability to collaborate with Aetna Tech, EA, Operations and Security to deliver solutions. Experience in enterprise development tools and methodologies (XP, Agile) including DevSecOps and DataOps Hands-on technologists with coding skills and proficient in modern technology stacks (Cloud, DevOps, Kafka etc.) Understanding of both SQL and NoSQL database technologies as well as Cloud database technologies. Demonstrable hands-on experience is a must Facilitates adoption of cloud-native/cloud-first architectures. Experience integrating with legacy mainframe/mid-range applications including developing roadmaps for modernization of the applications. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the Healthcare Payor Industry is a plus. GCP/Azure Architect cloud certification is preferred. Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field required or equivalent experience. Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is: $118,450.00 - $284,280.00 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. Great Benefits For Great People
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and 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. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.