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# Principal / Director-level Full-Stack Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **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, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Datadog, Google Cloud, 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 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3167dc86-cf0a-4e78-9ee8-856e4911b589

## About the Role

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., 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, 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 Google Cloud Platform
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, 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., 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


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