Lead Solutions Architect - HR Technology & AI
CVS Health4 days ago
Base Salary
$107k - $284k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and provide oversight for end-to-end HR technology solutions from architecture through implementation and support.
- Lead buy-versus-build analyses and make recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
- Conduct architecture and design reviews, identify gaps, recommend changes, and oversee governance implementation.
- Identify application optimization opportunities and recommend ways to improve simplicity, configurability, cost efficiency, and technical debt.
- Lead proofs of concept and technology deep-dives for partner technologies.
- Advise application development teams on technical roadblocks, including performance challenges.
- Collaborate with business users, technology teams, and leadership to define architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Evaluate emerging products, technologies, tools, and frameworks and recommend technology adoption.
- Support knowledge sharing, architectural process improvements, and professional development initiatives.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on software design and development experience.
- 8+ years of SME-level experience in application, data, integration, and security architecture design.
- 4+ years of enterprise architecture and system design experience, including executing, planning, delivering, and supporting solutions.
- 4+ years of public cloud experience, preferably with GCP or alternatively AWS or Azure.
- 4+ years of experience with SQL, NoSQL, and cloud database technologies.
- 2+ years of experience with SaaS/PaaS platforms such as Workday, Oracle Cloud, WorkBrain, UKG, MuleSoft, Boomi, or OIC.
- 2+ years of experience with integration technologies connecting modern applications and legacy platforms, such as Kafka.
- 2+ years of experience with security frameworks and SSO using OAuth, SAML, or OIDC-based authentication.
- 2+ years of experience with microservices architecture and APIs.
- 2+ years of experience with container platforms and deployment patterns.
- At least 1 year of experience with observability and implementation techniques.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- GCP Architect cloud certification, SaaS product certification, AI/LLM application experience, agentic AI framework knowledge, and process automation experience are preferred.
- Specialized training and relevant professional certifications are preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time position with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other well-being resources based on eligibility.
- Eligible for CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive programs and an equity award target.
- Anticipated application window closing date: 11/16/2026.
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About CVS Health
CVS Health is a U.S. health care company that operates thousands of retail pharmacies, runs the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefits manager, and owns the Aetna health insurance business. It sells prescriptions, retail health goods, and insurance plans, and provides primary and urgent care through MinuteClinic and other services for consumers, employers, and government programs. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, it is a public company traded on the NYSE.