Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CVS Health is a healthcare company focused on creating a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience. The Principal Software Development Engineer will lead enterprise-scale solution design, technology incubation, proofs of concept, AI/ML integration, cloud enablement, and DevSecOps initiatives while mentoring engineering teams and collaborating with business, product, data science, and IT stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the architecture team to lead the design of scalable, enterprise-level systems using microservices, micro frontends, and portable application frameworks
- Lead engineering teams while maintaining a hands-on role as the primary point of contact for problem-solving to ensure high-quality, performant solutions
- Lead and drive proofs-of-concept and technology advancements to explore and validate emerging solutions
- Drive cloud-agnostic strategies by architecting and deploying applications across multiple cloud platforms
- Integrate and scale AI/ML models to enhance products with intelligent, data-driven features
- Champion DevSecOps practices by establishing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and robust security measures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
- Partner with business, tech, and product leaders to advance innovative initiatives
- Mentor and inspire engineering teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement
Skills
- 10+ progressive years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software architectures, including microservices-based solutions and enterprise-scale platforms including the following:
- Proven hands-on development expertise using Java, Python and Angular, with a strong background in coding, debugging, and performance tuning
- Experience with Enterprise RAG patterns, vector databases, embeddings, prompt engineering, AI orchestration, and AI application integration
- Deep understanding of domain-driven architecture, ensuring that complex business domains are effectively modeled and integrated into robust software solutions
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-agnostic solutions, with the ability to design and deploy applications that are portable across providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Advanced proficiency with UI frameworks, micro frontends, web components, and portable application architecture, enabling the creation of flexible, responsive, and maintainable user interfaces
- Proficiency in AI/ML, with hands-on experience in building, integrating, and scaling machine learning models and intelligent systems using state-of-the-art frameworks
- Solid expertise in solution engineering, delivering comprehensive end-to-end system design and seamless integration across diverse platforms
- Proficiency in DevSecOps practices—including automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and proactive vulnerability management—to ensure secure, high-quality code delivery
- Demonstrated experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and scalable data management
- Proven track record in leading and mentoring engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation and high performance
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, advanced degrees strongly preferred
- Health Care Industry domain knowledge
- Experience in enterprise development tools and SDLC methodologies
- Advanced degrees strongly preferred
Benefits
- Remote/Hybrid work arrangement
- This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
- This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
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