CVS Health · 1 month ago
Lead Director - Software Development Engineering
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $288K/yr
10+ years expCVS Health is a leading health solutions company dedicated to transforming health care. They are seeking a highly experienced Leader to oversee the strategy, design, and development of Aetna technology data platforms, while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and managing a significant budget.
Health CareMedicalPharmaceuticalRetailSales
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of Principal and Lead Engineers to build a strategic data platform for Aetna Technology
Define and communicate the broader vision while 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
Manage an annual budget of $15M+ to achieve business goals in alignment with IT strategy. Establish a streamlined operating model for the data platform, keeping stability and resiliency as the top priority
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software development or architecture, with a proven track record of delivering cloud-native platforms
7+ years of experience managing teams in a large-scale organization, with expertise in coaching and leading teams aligned to business priorities
5+ years of experience with data technologies such as MarkLogic, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and DocumentDB
Bachelor's degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Preferred
Familiarity with various data structures and models
Excellent knowledge about Data streamlining tools such as Kafka, Precisely, Qlik etc
Strong foundational knowledge in AI, with hands-on experience using technologies such as OpenAI, Gemini, and agentic AI automation
Excellent understanding of integration services and API platforms
Experience building and managing large-scale enterprise platforms
Experience in the healthcare domain
Experience with cloud networking and firewall implementation for new platforms
Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills, with a growth mindset focused on agility and continuous improvement
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
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
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.
Company
CVS Health
CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Joyner
President and CEO
Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
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