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About the Role

We are seeking T-shaped Archineers (Architect + Engineer) who can navigate from high-level conceptual ideas to the delivery of groundbreaking products that will disrupt the healthcare industry. Join our organization of passionate, hands-on technologists on a mission to innovate Healthcare!

Responsibilities

Be part of a team responsible for enabling technology solutions that meet business strategy and drive business value.
Define and collaborate on the creation of roadmaps, architectures, standards, best practice documents, and starter code reference implementations.
Evaluate market trends, execute buy vs. build decisions, and assess cost and impact on targeted business outcomes.
Define future state architecture enabling and adopting strategy for Artificial Intelligence, APIs, data stores, cloud infrastructures, cloud services, and microservices.
Collaborate and consult with technology and business partners to optimize business applications and systems adopting modern architecture and technologies, especially around AI.
Develop and maintain a strategic vision to support capabilities aligned to the CVS Health platform based on key business drivers and technology trends.
Define and collaborate on the creation of enterprise frameworks that promote reuse, reduce cost, manage risk, and increase speed to market.
Build and maintain strong relationships with technology and business partners to establish trust and influence key business outcomes and decisions.
Provide guidance, direction, and mentorship to engineers and stakeholders regarding architecture and design.
Ensure Non-Functional Requirements (e.g., performance, availability, fail-over, scalability, security) are articulated and met.
Participate in high-level estimation.
Mentor and coach junior architects and implement continuous improvements.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant work experience (8+ years in architecture)
10+ years of experience building large scale business applications using modern technologies and architecture.
10+ years of experience designing complex integrations with a focus on performance engineering and loose coupling using APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
8+ years of experience and proficiency with modern languages, frameworks, and technologies.
6+ years of experience facilitating implementation of north star architectures by delivery teams through mentoring and building POCs, starter code, and other collaborative activities.
Expert-level understanding of architectural methodologies/best practices, business climate, and/or regulation affecting architecture decisions.
Recognized technical leader with full stack technology knowledge and recognized as an expert in one or more technical subjects.
Experience recognizing the impact architectural approaches can have on strategic business decisions.
Substantial experience with requirements analysis, estimation, systems and application design, and testing.
Experience with defining architecture using the C4 model or equivalent with a focus on system context, container, and component diagrams.
Expert understanding of architectural methodologies and the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, and best practices.
A diverse technical background with key areas of depth around AI/ML/Agentic AI, cloud, data platforms, hybrid solutions, and operating at scale.
Experience with requirements analysis, estimation, systems design, and application design.
Excellent collaboration, influencing, negotiation, coaching, and coalition-building skills.
Experience developing architecture using agile methodology or SAFe practices.
Experience in AI architecture and practical application of AI technologies.
Experience with the concepts and practical application of Generative AI, Agentic AI, the future of Ambient Agents and beyond.
A self-starter that is naturally inquisitive.

Skills

AI/ML/Agentic AI
Cloud
Data platforms
Hybrid solutions
APIs
Microservices
Event-driven architecture
Generative AI
Ambient Agents

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15+ years of relevant work experience
8+ years in architecture
10+ years of experience building large scale business applications
10+ years of experience designing complex integrations
8+ years of experience and proficiency with modern languages, frameworks, and technologies
6+ years of experience facilitating implementation of north star architectures

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Salary/Compensations

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs

About the Company

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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.