Lead Director - Software Engineering, Specialty Pharmacy

CVS Health

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Work type
Remote
Location
PANYTXRIILMA
Salary
$144,200–$288,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 14, 2026

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Similar $230k
This role $216k
$127k most similar roles pay here $306k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $204,766–$255,068 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $230k 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 111 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,605–$260,590 across 108 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Director - Software Engineering, Specialty Pharmacy

Lead Director - Software Engineering (Specialty Pharmacy) joins the Specialty Pharmacy Engineering team to lead the strategy and execution of technology solutions focused on operational efficiency and value stream optimization. This leader will develop a multi-year modernization roadmap, oversee the design and delivery of scalable products, and manage diverse engineering and change management teams across multiple geographies. The role involves mentoring staff, fostering innovation, and conducting research into emerging healthcare trends to improve product quality and time to market. Key technical requirements include experience with Agile methodologies, microservices using Python and Java Spring Boot, containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker, and cloud platforms such as GCP. Additionally, the candidate will utilize Agentic AI frameworks, generative AI web-services, and AI-powered engineering tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance software development productivity within the pharmacy domain.

What you'll do

  • Execute a multi-year technology modernization roadmap for Specialty Pharmacy value streams.
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software products and technical assets.
  • Oversee engineering teams to improve software practices, operational efficiency, and time to market.
  • Manage people by hiring, coaching, and developing the skills of distributed engineering teams.
  • Partner with Strategy, Operations, and Product leaders to align technology with business goals.
  • Conduct research on emerging healthcare trends and technologies to inform long-term strategy.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development and platform operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).
  • 10+ years of software development experience utilizing Agile methodologies.
  • 7+ years of experience in developing microservices using Python and Java [Spring Boot].
  • 5+ years of experience in containerization tools and technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
  • At least 3+ years of experience in cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
  • At least 1+ year of experience using Agentic AI frameworks and generative AI based web-services and tools.
  • Experience in hiring, leading, and managing high-performing distributed multi-sited or remote software engineering teams.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, data-driven mindset, and experience with AI/ML algorithms (preferred).

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