Principal Architect (Solutions and Automation)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Role Summary The Principal Architect, Solution Engineering and Automation will be responsible for the business solution designs that include working at the business unit level developing the most advanced end-to-end solution architecture for highly complex and significant initiatives in partnership with key business and IT stakeholders. In this high-impact role, you will build a technology incubation function, identifying, developing, and launching innovative solutions that address critical business challenges, improve patient outcomes, and drive significant value for CVS Health. You will be at the forefront of emerging technologies, working closely with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to shape the future of pharmacy benefits. What you will do: • Provide technology leadership, solution oversight, design reviews and guidance to ensure that the solution adheres to Solution Architecture Guiding Principles and standards while maximizing reuse of technology assets • In depth experience in performing Buy vs Build analysis based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis across the available options to provide a final recommendation based on the rationale • Actively lead and participate in the Architecture community to drive modernization opportunities for the advancement of PBM technology while keeping in mind the complexities of our IT landscape • Develop Reference architecture and implementation and provide leadership, coaching and guidance to App Dev, Technology Services and Solutions and EA to develop/assemble PBM-applicable reference architectures for cloud-native applications to be applied to PBM apps targeted for refactor and optimization • Advise and assist App development teams with technical roadblocks such as performance challenges within a solution in key strategic initiatives • Develop and maintain forward-looking technology roadmaps that anticipate industry trends and position CVS Health as a technology leader • Monitor technology developments across industries to identify opportunities for healthcare applications and competitive advantages • Architect solutions leveraging advanced AI/ML capabilities, including Generative AI, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Predictive Analytics • Design and implement automation frameworks that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention • Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge development tools, platforms, and methodologies to enhance team productivity • Partner closely with business unit leaders, technology teams (architecture, data science, engineering), product management, and other stakeholders to drive innovation initiatives forward. • Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers in emerging technology adoption and best practices • Collaborate with product management, business stakeholders, and external technology partners to align innovation initiatives with business objectives • Establish centers of excellence for emerging technologies and lead knowledge sharing initiatives • Partner with academic institutions and technology vendors to stay at the forefront of technological advancement • Research, evaluate, and recommend adoption of emerging technologies including next-generation AI/ML frameworks depicting a forward-thinking technology strategy • Lead and personall