CVS Health · 13 hours ago
Principal Solutions Architect – Enterprise Architecture & Modernization
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $288K/yr
15+ years expCVS Health is dedicated to building a more connected and compassionate health experience. The Principal Solutions Architect will drive enterprise-wide technology strategy and innovation, partnering with business and IT teams to deliver scalable solutions that align with organizational objectives.
Health CareMedicalPharmaceuticalRetailSales
Responsibilities
Establish and enforce enterprise-wide architectural standards and methodologies
Drive architectural methodologies and standards within specific business units or substantial projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technological advancements
Lead initiatives within the management of medical provider data, including provider demographic management, provider self-service, and value-based contracting
Lead the design and development of critical architectural solutions, from initial planning through implementation (Agile and Waterfall)
Innovate by identifying, assessing, and integrating emerging technologies—including Cloud and AI—into architectural frameworks, with a focus on modernization and claims processing
Provide expert consultation on intricate technical challenges and enterprise-scale solutions
Evaluate solution options and recommend appropriate paths forward, balancing modernization with legacy asset value
Develop transition plans that enable cloud migration and technology upgrades with minimal business disruption
Collaborate with business units to ensure architectural solutions align with business goals and operational realities
Partner closely with delivery teams (BA, Tech Leads, QA, Project Management, Infrastructure) to ensure integrated execution
Oversee the replacement and integration of large-scale systems, including mainframe and cloud, across portfolios with hundreds of interconnected applications (e.g., Commercial Claims supporting over 1 million claims/day)
Qualification
Required
15+ years in technical roles spanning engineering, architecture, and enterprise delivery
8+ years as a Solutions Architect designing distributed, event‑driven architectures (APIs, Microservices)
5+ years working with enterprise databases and integration tools (Cosmos DB, SQL Server, DB2, DataStage, IIB, ODM)
5+ years of hands‑on development experience (Java, .NET, COBOL, Salesforce Service/Marketing Cloud)
5+ years architecting solutions on cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
3+ years' experience with complex integration ecosystems (50–60+ applications, 250+ integrations, high‑volume transactional environments)
Preferred
Advanced certifications in architecture or cloud specific technology domains (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect)
Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery models
Familiarity with mainframe modernization, cloud-native design, and AI integration
Experience working in highly integrated, high-volume transaction environments
Benefits
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.
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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2022 (1)
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
Recent News
2026-01-25
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