Principal Software Development Engineer (Solutions and Automation)

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Richardson, TX
Salary: $144,200–$288,400 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jul 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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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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TL;DR · Principal Software Development Engineer (Solutions and Automation)

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The Principal Architect role in Solution Engineering and Automation at CVS Health involves leading complex business solution designs and incubating innovative technologies to address critical challenges, improve patient outcomes, and drive significant value. This high-impact position requires extensive experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, and AWS, along with expertise in software architecture patterns such as Domain Driven Design and Microservices. The role demands proficiency in security, automation, observability, and integration technologies including Apache Kafka and RPA solutions. Key responsibilities include conducting buy vs build analyses, developing reference architectures for cloud-native applications, mentoring junior architects, and collaborating closely with business units to align technology initiatives with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have a background in healthcare IT and experience working with emerging AI/ML frameworks while maintaining strong presentation skills to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform Azure AWS Domain Driven Design Microservices Security Automation Anywhere UiPath RPA Apache Kafka Apache Pulsar CI/CD Observability Kubernetes Terraform Python Java SQL NoSQL Generative AI Computer Vision Natural Language Processing Predictive Analytics

What you'll do

Lead solution design and oversight to ensure adherence to architecture principles and maximize technology reuse.
Conduct buy vs build analysis to provide recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Develop reference architectures for cloud-native applications, focusing on PBM apps targeted for optimization.
Mentor teams in overcoming technical challenges such as performance issues within key strategic initiatives.
Create forward-looking technology roadmaps that anticipate industry trends and position CVS Health as a leader.
Design automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge development tools and platforms to enhance team productivity.

What we're looking for

Over 10 years of design and development experience with a focus on cloud platforms.
Extensive hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with Azure and AWS.
Expertise in software architecture, including Domain Driven Architecture and Microservices.
Proficiency in security, automation, observability, and IT operations.
Experience automating complex processes and building intelligent automation frameworks.
Strong ability to mentor technical teams and drive technology adoption across large organizations.
Proven success in influencing major technology decisions and collaborating with leadership.

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