> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1856699-lead-architect-requiring-ai-and-api-integration-experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1856699-lead-architect-requiring-ai-and-api-integration-experience). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Architect (Requiring AI and API Integration Experience) - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,450.0 - $260,590.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Information Technology Operations, DataOps, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Apache Kafka, Domain Driven Design, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E2B52ACA6C494AF4A36AF68785477DB4/job/ ## About the Role * Technical skills in the following areas: Application and Integration Architecture, Domain Driven Design, Security and Automation along with a working knowledge of IT operations * In depth understanding of APIs and microservices-based architecture * Experience working with technologies that work as glue between modern apps and legacy infrastructure leveraging streaming platforms like Apache Kafka * 5+ years in overall design/development experience * In Depth cloud platform knowledge with major public cloud platform including GCP, AZURE and AWS * 2+ years in hands-on AI/ML (including GenAI) experience and hands-on expertise with automating processes Preferred Qualifications * Health Care Industry domain knowledge * Experience in enterprise development tools and methodologies (XP, Agile) including DevSecOps and DataOps Education * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field required * Master Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred ## Description CVS Health has a bold agenda to transform health care and empower millions of customers on their path to better health. We are creating new solutions to make health care more accessible, more integrated, and more reliable for more people. We are looking for passionate, motivated people who want to join a growing team to make a difference in customers' lives and who want to be on the ground floor of innovation that aims to reinvent what a health care company can be. The Lead Architect , Solution Engineering will be responsible for the business solution designs that includes 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. He will also be responsible to manage small team of architects doing similar work across various functional groups. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage small team of architects performing solution engineering for the PBM organization * Provide solution design and guidance to ensure that the solution adheres to PSS Architecture Guiding Principles and standards while maximizing reuse of technology assets. * 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 * Providing leadership, coaching and guidance to App Dev, Technology Services and Solutions. * Lead and drive proofs-of-concept and technology deep-dives specific to partner technologies * Advise and assist App development teams with technical roadblocks such as performance challenges within a solution in key strategic initiatives ## Related Videos - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)