Lead Director - Software Development Engineering

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$144,200–$288,400 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $204k
This role $216k
$127k most similar roles pay here $306k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $184,075–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 143 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 140 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Director - Software Development Engineering

The Lead Director of Software Engineering oversees the software engineering and product management teams at CVS Health, focusing on PBM Rebates systems. This visionary leader collaborates with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic goals, managing IT initiatives and budgets while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing technical direction, fostering innovation, and leveraging cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, and AWS. The role requires extensive experience in full-stack engineering, including Angular, TypeScript, SpringBoot, Java, Kotlin, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Ideal candidates have a strong background in fiscal management, vendor coordination, and leading enterprise-level software delivery in healthcare technology.

What you'll do

  • Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to software engineering teams.
  • Oversee the delivery of IT initiatives, ensuring quality, timely execution within budget.
  • Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships for project success.
  • Drive innovation by leveraging best practices and emerging technologies in healthcare.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic goals.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in technical and application development roles.
  • 7+ years of leading full-stack engineering teams and defining long-term technology strategy.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Angular, TypeScript, SpringBoot, Java, Kotlin, and CI/CD tools.
  • 5+ years of cloud platform deployment/modernization experience (GCP, Azure, AWS).
  • Strong fiscal management skills for IT budgets and resource allocation.

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