Lead Director, Software Development Engineering

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$144,200–$288,400 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Aug 28, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $216k
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $184,900–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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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 383 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 108 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Director, Software Development Engineering

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The Lead Director of Software Development Engineering will spearhead the modernization technology strategy for Retail Pharmacy value streams, collaborating with business and product leaders to execute a multi-year roadmap that drives both technological and business advancements. This role involves leading diverse engineering and change management teams across various geographies, ensuring continuous improvement in software engineering practices and operational efficiency through Agile methodologies. The incumbent will design and develop retail pharmacy products using microservices in Python and Java (Spring Boot), while also leveraging Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and GCP for cloud services. Additionally, the role requires expertise in Agentic AI frameworks and generative AI tools to foster innovation and long-term strategic planning within the healthcare industry.

Skills

Python Java Spring Boot Kubernetes Docker GCP Agile CI/CD Microservices AI Generative AI GitHub

What you'll do

  • Lead the creation of a multi-year modernization roadmap for Retail Pharmacy value streams.
  • Design and develop foundational frameworks for retail pharmacy products and technology assets.
  • Assess and improve software engineering practices to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
  • Guide and mentor engineering teams in implementing solutions across various technological platforms.
  • Hire, manage performance, and build career growth opportunities for team members.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of Software Development experience with Agile methodologies
  • 5+ years developing microservices using Python and Java (Spring Boot)
  • 5+ years experience in containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker
  • 3+ years working on cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • 1+ year experience with Agentic AI frameworks and generative AI web-services

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