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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer (Health100 Platform) - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** Woonsocket, RI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $144,200.0 - $288,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Microservices - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/uscbfcf364aeff09638b5f7048087a0112/eaa ## About the Role 10+ years of software development experience, including hands-on Agile delivery and building enterprise-grade distributed systems. 5+ years of development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices, including 2+ years working with Kafka or other event-driven platforms. 3+ years of experience with cloud computing technologies (GCP, Azure, or equivalent public cloud). 3+ years applying engineering practices for security, resiliency, availability, and scalability in production systems. Experience with AI/generative AI solutions and technologies. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the health, wellness, or pharmacy domain. Contributions to open-source technology or developed patents. Full-stack development capability. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to achieve broader organizational goals. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience). ## Description Health100 is an AI-native health technology platform that unifies pharmacies, providers, insurers, PBMs, and digital health solutions into a single, consumer-focused ecosystem. Powered by Google Cloud AI, we're reimagining personalized and connected health experiences. As a Principal Software Engineer for Health100, you will set the technical direction for cloud-native, event-driven platforms and services. You'll partner with product and architecture leaders to make pragmatic design decisions, mentor senior engineers, and stay hands-on for critical-path components. You will translate prototypes into production systems with clear reliability, security, and performance standards while ensuring strong engineering practices (testing, observability, CI/CD) from day one. Your leadership elevates quality, accelerates delivery, and fosters a culture of craftsmanship and learning. *Preference is for candidates to work hybrid out of our corporate headquarters in Woonsocket, RI; remote will be considered for candidates not in close proximity to an office. Responsibilities: Set and own technical vision and strategy across cloud, backend, automation, and platform domains, solving complex problems and driving aligned execution. Serve as senior technical authority for high-impact initiatives, guiding architecture, shaping engineering processes, and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across teams and partners. Define platform direction and roadmaps by collaborating with engineering leadership, product teams, and the open-source community, influencing frameworks and core system design. Lead solutions from prototype to production, contributing to key frameworks and components while ensuring performance, security, reliability, and operational readiness. 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