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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Architect - Distributed Systems - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,200.0 - $288,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Applications Architecture, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Data Ingestion, ReactJS, Apache Spark, Multi-Cloud, Scalability Testing, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Databricks - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B0BDCED2EA634D8DB432A144B88C8EEF/job/ ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems * 5+ years of experience with big-data platforms and high-volume data integration * 5+ years of experience building web and service-based applications * Hands-on coding proficiency in at least one of Java, Python, Javascript * 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles such as Architect, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or equivalent , with demonstrated hands-on ownership * Proven ability to operate in enterprise-scale, mission-critical environments with strong performance and reliability requirements Preferred Qualifications * Deep, hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Databricks and modern data-processing frameworks * Experience with high-throughput telemetry, logging, or analytics platforms * Strong background in distributed systems performance engineering and observability * Experience operating in security, vulnerability management, risk, or compliance domains * Knowledge of Apache Arrow or similar data interchange frameworks * Hands-on familiarity with contemporary AI/ML concepts and supporting tooling * Expert-level proficiency in Java, Python and ReactJs * Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, * Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience ## Description The Distributed Systems Architect is responsible for defining, evolving, and owning the technical architecture of the Vulnerability Services Engine (VSE) platform, the enterprise-wide vulnerability and exposure management platform at CVS Health. This role provides hands-on architectural and engineering leadership across distributed systems, big-data platforms, and application architecture , and serves as a technical owner of a mission-critical, enterprise-scale system that ingests, processes, and analyzes vulnerability telemetry across the entire technology landscape. This is not an advisory role. The successful candidate will operate as an architect-engineer , contributing directly to design, implementation, performance optimization, and operational excellence as an integrated member of the delivery team., * Provide technical ownership and architectural leadership for the Vulnerability Services Engine (VSE) platform, including data ingestion, analytics, distributed processing, and application layers * Own the technical specifications, data architecture, and evolution of vulnerability and exposure data products * Design, document, and enforce: * System and solution architectures * Component and framework selection * Implementation and integration standards * Lead distributed systems and big-data design for large-scale telemetry ingestion, processing, and analytics using platforms such as Apache Spark, Databricks, and Apache Kafka. * Define and implement integration strategies for internal CVS Health platforms and external vendor systems across multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP, AWS) * Provide hands-on engineering leadership through code contributions, design reviews, and deep technical troubleshooting * Establish and lead performance engineering and observability practices , including throughput optimization, scalability testing, and system tuning * Serve as technical lead for vendor evaluations and proofs-of-concept , assessing architectural fit, performance, and scalability * Act as a senior technical advisor to Exposure Management and broader ISTS teams, influencing standards and platform direction through example and implementation ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)