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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 We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the strategy, design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions across all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving excellence in software engineering practices. The individual will also be responsible for defining the organization’s data strategy and must have deep expertise in all major data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate the broader vision, executing the IT strategy in alignment with organizational standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders—including architects, application owners, and engineers—to define overall strategy, prioritization, and execution
Establish epics and initiatives that align with strategic goals and support the product roadmap
Develop and maintain roadmaps that align critical business needs with scalable technical solutions
Leverage performance data to create feedback loops that drive continuous insight and improvement
Champion strong product management and agile mindsets by actively communicating team successes and identifying areas for growth
Build and lead high‑performing teams capable of overcoming complex technical challenges to solve business‑critical problems
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software development or architecture and delivering cloud‑native platforms
5+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
Preferred Qualifications
Strong foundational knowledge in AI, with prior experience using AI technologies such as OpenAI, Gemini, and Agentic AI automation
Experience in building and managing large‑scale enterprise platforms
Experience in the healthcare domain
Experience with back‑end applications and/or APIs
Experience with cloud networking and firewall implementation for new platforms.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with a growth mindset focused on agility and continuous development
Solid understanding of core programming and computer science concepts, including cloud computing, AI/ML, microservices architecture, and NoSQL databases
Experience with application and database migration and modernization to the cloud
Education
Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Pay Range Price range: $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.
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, 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.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/22/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Hospitals and Health Care
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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 We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the strategy, design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions across all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving excellence in software engineering practices. The individual will also be responsible for defining the organization’s data strategy and must have deep expertise in all major data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate the broader vision, executing the IT strategy in alignment with organizational standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders—including architects, application owners, and engineers—to define overall strategy, prioritization, and execution
Establish epics and initiatives that align with strategic goals and support the product roadmap
Develop and maintain roadmaps that align critical business needs with scalable technical solutions
Leverage performance data to create feedback loops that drive continuous insight and improvement
Champion strong product management and agile mindsets by actively communicating team successes and identifying areas for growth
Build and lead high‑performing teams capable of overcoming complex technical challenges to solve business‑critical problems
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software development or architecture and delivering cloud‑native platforms
5+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
Preferred Qualifications
Strong foundational knowledge in AI, with prior experience using AI technologies such as OpenAI, Gemini, and Agentic AI automation
Experience in building and managing large‑scale enterprise platforms
Experience in the healthcare domain
Experience with back‑end applications and/or APIs
Experience with cloud networking and firewall implementation for new platforms.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with a growth mindset focused on agility and continuous development
Solid understanding of core programming and computer science concepts, including cloud computing, AI/ML, microservices architecture, and NoSQL databases
Experience with application and database migration and modernization to the cloud
Education
Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Pay Range Price range: $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.
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, 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.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/22/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Hospitals and Health Care
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Hartford, CT .
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