Principal Architect, Solutions and Automation

CVS Health

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Richardson, TX
Salary
$144,200–$288,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 26, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $210k
This role $216k
$127k $306k
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $183,875–$235,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $210k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 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 119 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,605–$260,590 across 115 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Architect, Solutions and Automation

The Principal Architect (Solutions and Automation) joins the Solution Engineering and Automation team to lead business solution designs for complex initiatives. This role involves building a technology incubation function to develop innovative solutions that address critical business challenges and improve patient outcomes within the pharmacy benefits space. Key responsibilities include providing technology leadership, conducting Buy vs Build analyses, developing forward-looking technology roadmaps, and architecting solutions using advanced AI/ML capabilities like Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing. The candidate will utilize Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and AWS, alongside technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Pulsar, and RPA platforms like UiPath. Core competencies include Domain Driven Architecture, Microservices, and cloud-native application design to modernize legacy infrastructure and drive operational efficiency through intelligent automation frameworks.

What does a Architect earn?

Median $225000 from 45 postings across 26 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design end-to-end solution architectures for complex business initiatives in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
  • Build a technology incubation function to identify, develop, and launch innovative solutions for critical business challenges.
  • Provide technology leadership and design reviews to ensure solutions adhere to architecture principles and maximize asset reuse.
  • Perform Buy vs Build analyses using qualitative and quantitative data to provide final technology recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain forward-looking technology roadmaps that anticipate industry trends and position the company as a leader.
  • Architect solutions leveraging advanced AI/ML capabilities, including Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Predictive Analytics.
  • Design and implement automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Conduct technology feasibility studies and develop proof-of-concept solutions to demonstrate potential business value.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of overall design and development experience.
  • Over 7 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, primarily Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Expertise in software architecture patterns, specifically Domain Driven Architecture and Microservices.
  • Experience with integration layers for legacy infrastructure using streaming platforms like Apache Kafka or Apache Pulsar.
  • Proven experience in automating complex processes and building intelligent automation frameworks.
  • Experience implementing RPA solutions using platforms such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere.
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Healthcare industry domain knowledge and understanding of healthcare technology challenges (preferred).

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