Principal Software Development Engineer

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the strategy, design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions across all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving excellence in software engineering practices. The individual will also be responsible for defining the organization's data strategy and must have deep expertise in all major data platforms.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the broader vision, executing the IT strategy in alignment with organizational standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders—including architects, application owners, and engineers—to define overall strategy, prioritization, and execution
• Establish epics and initiatives that align with strategic goals and support the product roadmap
• Develop and maintain roadmaps that align critical business needs with scalable technical solutions
• Leverage performance data to create feedback loops that drive continuous insight and improvement
• Champion strong product management and agile mindsets by actively communicating team successes and identifying areas for growth
• Build and lead high-performing teams capable of overcoming complex technical challenges to solve business-critical problems

 

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development or architecture and delivering cloud-native platforms
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and Azure

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong foundational knowledge in AI, with prior experience using AI technologies such as OpenAI, Gemini, and Agentic AI automation
• Experience in building and managing large-scale enterprise platforms
• Experience in the healthcare domain
• Experience with back-end applications and/or APIs
• Experience with cloud networking and firewall implementation for new platforms.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with a growth mindset focused on agility and continuous development
• Solid understanding of core programming and computer science concepts, including cloud computing, AI/ML, microservices architecture, and NoSQL databases
• Experience with application and database migration and modernization to the cloud

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  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. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/22/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.