[Remote] Principal Software Engineer (Health100 Platform)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CVS Health is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for its Health100 AI-native health technology platform. The role sets technical direction for cloud-native, event-driven platforms, guides architectural decisions, mentors engineers, and leads solutions from prototype to production with strong reliability, security, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and own technical vision and strategy across cloud, backend, automation, and platform domains, solving complex problems and driving aligned execution
• Serve as senior technical authority for high‑impact initiatives, guiding architecture, shaping engineering processes, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across teams and partners
• Define platform direction and roadmaps by collaborating with engineering leadership, product teams, and the open‑source community, influencing frameworks and core system design
• Lead solutions from prototype to production, contributing to key frameworks and components while ensuring performance, security, reliability, and operational readiness
• Drive innovation and execution excellence by applying deep technical judgment, navigating competing priorities, fostering cross‑team alignment, and staying current with emerging technologies and industry standards

Skills

• 10+ years of software development experience, including hands-on Agile delivery and building enterprise-grade distributed systems
• 5+ years of development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices, including 2+ years working with Kafka or other event-driven platforms
• 3+ years of experience with cloud computing technologies (GCP, Azure, or equivalent public cloud)
• 3+ years applying engineering practices for security, resiliency, availability, and scalability in production systems
• Experience with AI/generative AI solutions and technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience)
• Experience in the health, wellness, or pharmacy domain
• Contributions to open-source technology or developed patents
• Full-stack development capability
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to achieve broader organizational goals

Benefits

• Preference is for candidates to work hybrid out of the corporate headquarters in Woonsocket, RI; remote will be considered for candidates not in close proximity to an office.
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range.
• An award target in the company’s equity award program.
• Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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