Lead Director – Software Development Engineering

Position Summary

CVS Health is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Leader – Lead Director – Software Development Engineer to lead the strategy, design and development of Aetna technology data platforms.

This role requires deep leadership experience, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving excellence in software engineering practices. The individual will also be responsible for defining and governing the organization’s data strategy and must have deep expertise in data platforms.

• 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

• 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 Mark Logic, Mongo
  
  DB, Postgre
  
  SQL, and Document DB

• 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 No
  
  SQL databases
• Experience with application and database migration and modernization to the cloud

• Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma 4 years relevant experience)

The typical pay range for this role is:

$ – $

This pay range 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.

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

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• 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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/28/2025

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