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# Principal Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $144,200.0 - $288,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Redis, Prometheus, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Datadog, Chatbots, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Caching, Generative AI, Backend, Data Layers, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Terraform, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/20EF6850FBAD48389DB65FB122BD5B96/job/

## About the Role

* 12+ years of software engineering experience

 * 5+ years in senior/principal/architect roles

 * Strong full-stack development experience

 * Proven experience designing distributed systems at scale

 * Expertise in API-first and microservices architectures

 * Hands-on experience integrating AI/GenAI capabilities

 * Experience building cloud-native applications

 * Strong system design and problem-solving skills

 * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience building enterprise healthcare or regulated-industry platforms

 * Familiarity with healthcare data, privacy, and compliance requirements

 * Exposure to MLOps and AI lifecycle management

 * Experience building conversational AI experiences

 * Experience building 0 to 1 products

 * Experience with identity, security, and privacy architectures

 * Track record of influencing architecture across large organizations

 * Experience contributing to platform or developer ecosystem strategies

 * Experience building conversational AI experiences

Technical Skill Set

Backend

 * Java (Spring Boot)

 * Go (Golang)

 * Node.js

 * Python

Frontend

 * React

 * Angular

 * TypeScript

 * Modern UI frameworks

API & Integration

 * REST

 * GraphQL (Apollo Federation or similar)

 * gRPC

 * Event-driven architecture

 * Kafka or similar messaging systems

Cloud & DevOps

 * AWS, Azure, or GCP

 * Kubernetes and Docker

 * CI/CD pipelines

 * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)

 * Observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)

Data

 * SQL and NoSQL databases

 * Caching (Redis or similar)

 * Streaming/event platforms

Education

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required

 * Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred

 * Equivalent practical experience will also be considered

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal / Director-level Full-Stack Software Development Engineer to join our Digital Caremark organization and lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This role spans AI-enabled applications, scalable digital platforms, and enterprise integrations that power critical healthcare and pharmacy experiences.

This is a senior technical leadership role for a hands-on engineer who can operate across the full stack-from intuitive front-end applications to resilient backend services-while setting architectural direction, influencing engineering standards, and mentoring teams.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, platform thinking, and strong collaboration skills to build secure, scalable, API-first solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design

 * Define and drive architecture for large-scale distributed systems and digital platforms

 * Lead design reviews and set architecture standards and best practices

 * Champion API-first, microservices, and event-driven architecture patterns

 * Ensure systems meet scalability, reliability, security, and compliance requirements

 * Balance performance, cost, and speed in technical decision-making

Full-Stack Engineering

 * Design and develop end-to-end solutions across UI, backend, and data layers

 * Build modern web applications using React, Angular, or similar frameworks

 * Develop scalable services and APIs using Java, Go, Node.js, or Python

 * Optimize performance, resiliency, and security across the stack

Platform Engineering

 * Build and evolve shared platforms, SDKs, and reusable services

 * Drive platform standardization and developer experience improvements

 * Design for multi-tenant, high-availability, and enterprise scale

 * Enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation

Technical Leadership

 * Act as a technical advisor to engineering and product leadership

 * Influence cross-team technical direction and strategy

 * Establish and promote engineering best practices

 * Mentor and coach engineers across levels