Lead Architect

Position Summary

We’re seeking a highly skilled senior cloud solutions architect to support Commercial and Diversified Commercial business operations. This role is pivotal in connecting business needs with technical execution, especially within a complex landscape of legacy systems and modern cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will engage closely with business stakeholders to clarify and refine requirements, translate high-level concepts into actionable roadmaps and user stories, and ensure alignment across cross‑functional teams.

• Develop high‑level and detailed solution designs, document current‑state architectures, and propose scalable, secure improvements for future‑state systems.
• Work primarily within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with exposure to Azure and AWS, supporting the integration and modernization of internal applications.
• Create and maintain architecture roadmaps, estimate development efforts, and ensure solutions are strategically aligned with business goals.

• Strong communication skills; ability to produce clear documentation and convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ready to tackle complex technical issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Provide guidance during critical incidents, help teams troubleshoot and recover systems quickly, and proactively identify technical gaps, risks, and pain points, implementing solutions with appropriate urgency.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders; mentor architects at all levels.
• Harmonize differing opinions, guide teams toward effective compromises, resolve technical conflicts, and champion technical decisions by framing rationale, benefits, and risks in business terms.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, primarily on GCP, with working knowledge of Azure and AWS.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and user stories.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of producing clear architectural documentation.
• Experience conducting market research, including familiarity with AI agents and market tools.

• Demonstrated success modernizing legacy systems and integrating internal applications in complex enterprise environments.
• Healthcare experience.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Google Pub/Sub or Kafka, and Splunk, with proficiency in Node.js, Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
• Experience using Lucid to provide architectural diagrams and documenting Architecture Decision Records.

• Master’s degree preferred.

The typical pay range for this role is: $ – $. This 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.

It also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources, based on eligibility.

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