Principal Software Development Engineer

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose‑driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Principal Software Engineer for Minute Clinic will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for shaping the next generation of clinical and patient‑facing platforms that support millions of users. You will play a central role in our multi‑year re‑platforming initiative, driving architectural decisions, establishing engineering standards, and accelerating delivery through cloud modernization and AI‑enabled development practices. In this role, you will lead the design and development of complex, distributed systems;

partner closely with product, architecture, and cross‑functional engineering teams; and influence technology roadmaps across the organization. A successful Principal Software Engineer brings deep technical expertise, a passion for continued learning, and the self‑motivation to explore emerging technologies—including AI/ML tools—to ensure our platforms remain modern, scalable, secure, and efficient. You will mentor engineers, cultivate a culture of excellence, and model behaviors that drive execution, innovation, and long‑term system health.

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with extensive experience designing and building large‑scale, distributed, cloud‑native systems.
• Deep expertise with modern programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Python, C#, Type Script) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to define technical strategy, influence architectural direction, and lead complex engineering initiatives through execution.
• Strong bias for action and ownership‑able to navigate ambiguity, break down complex problems, and deliver high‑impact outcomes.
• Proven commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends, including AI‑assisted development, automation, and cloud modernization.
• Experience driving engineering best practices, including API design, security, scalability, observability, testing automation, and operational excellence.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across organizational boundaries and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and guiding engineers, promoting innovation, and elevating team technical maturity.

• Experience in healthcare technology, clinical systems, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with FHIR, HL7, or broader healthcare interoperability standards.
• Experience evolving legacy systems into modern cloud‑based architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices, event‑driven architectures, or domain‑driven design.
• Proven track record of evaluating emerging technologies—incorporating AI, LLMs, and automation platforms— and integrating them into engineering workflows.
• Experience participating in or leading platform‑wide or enterprise‑wide architectural councils or technical working groups.
• Experience influencing product strategy through technical insights and long‑term systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.
• Equivalent experience considered.

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.

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