CVS Health · 2 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Automation
Woonsocket, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $288K/yr
7+ years expCVS Health is a leading health solutions company dedicated to transforming health care. They are seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Cloud Automation Development to lead automation strategies and design innovative solutions that improve efficiency and scalability across cloud and on-premises environments.
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Responsibilities
Drive automation strategy by leading the design and implementation of automation frameworks and solutions that improve infrastructure efficiency and deployment speed across cloud and on-premises environments
Research emerging technologies, AI-driven automation, and self-healing infrastructure solutions, constantly asking "What's next?" and pushing for better, faster, smarter automation
Champion an automation-first mindset, believing in reducing manual processes and increasing reliability while thinking beyond short-term fixes to build solutions that scale
Build and maintain automation scripts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to manage cloud and on-premises environments with comprehensive IaC frameworks
Implement configuration management using Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to ensure infrastructure is set up and maintained consistently across all environments
Write scripts in Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, and GoLang to automate repetitive tasks like provisioning servers, configuring networking, and deploying applications
Architect robust CI/CD pipelines that enable seamless development and deployment using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD for continuous integration and deployment optimization
Automate cloud services across AWS, Azure, and GCP to optimize performance and cost-efficiency while ensuring proper cloud network engineering with private endpoints, Private Service Connects, Cloud Native Firewalls, microsegmentation, and Transit Gateways
Enhance system reliability by integrating monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and ELK stack into automated workflows
Implement security policies, automated compliance scans, and access control measures to protect critical infrastructure, ensuring every automation workflow created is secure, compliant, and resilient
Mentor staff, establish best practices, and lead projects that accelerate automation initiatives, elevating those around you by sharing knowledge and fostering innovation
Lead cross-functional teams in automation projects, influencing automation strategies and maintaining efficiency at scale while thinking in workflows and reducing manual tasks
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, always asking "What's next?" and pushing for better automation solutions that reduce manual processes and increase system reliability
Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies, maintaining expertise in the latest tools and frameworks while establishing automation best practices across the organization
Foster a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture focused on state-of-the-art automation technologies and innovative infrastructure solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years in automation, DevOps, and cloud engineering with proven practitioner level experience
Proven experience leading projects and influencing automation strategies in large-scale environments
Programming Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, GoLang for comprehensive automation script development and infrastructure tooling
Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef for automated infrastructure consistency and configuration drift prevention
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM and Bicep for defining and managing infrastructure through code across multi-cloud environments
CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Temporal, GitLab CI/CD for seamless development and deployment workflow optimization
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP with deep expertise in automating cloud services, scaling, networking, and security across hybrid environments
Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog for automated system reliability and comprehensive observability integration
Security Tools: Vault, Snyk, Prisma Cloud for automated security policy enforcement, compliance scanning, and access control measures
Network Automation: Cloud network engineering including private endpoints, Private Service Connects (PFCs), Cloud Native Firewalls, microsegmentation, and Transit Gateway automation
Mindset: You challenge conventional approaches and pioneer innovative solutions, with an automation-first philosophy and continuous improvement drive
Leadership: Track record of leading automation initiatives, mentoring staff, and establishing best practices that shape the future of infrastructure automation
Education – Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Certifications (Preferred): AWS/GCP/Azure Certified Engineer, Terraform Associate, Red Hat Certified Engineer demonstrating deep technical expertise
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
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access
Company
CVS Health
CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.
10001+ employees
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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 Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
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