Lead Solutions Architect - HR Technology at CVS Health

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

284280.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Design, Development, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Integration Architecture, Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Public Cloud, SQL, NoSQL, SaaS, PaaS, Microservices, APIs, Container Platforms, Observability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Lead Solutions Architect will design and develop HR Technology domain architecture (integrated process, applications, data and technology) solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Responsibilities Include: Performing technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications. Developing specifications for new products/services, applications and service offerings. Assessing the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies. What you will do: End to End Solution: Accountability and oversight for designing & building solutions for HR Technology from cradle to grave by providing leadership and oversight to tech leads who are intimately familiar with the application. Buy vs Build Analysis: Able to perform Buy vs Build analysis based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis across the available options to provide a final recommendation based on the rationale. Architecture and design reviews: Play a key role in architecture design reviews and identify gaps and recommend design changes. Application profile identification: Leverage significant technical expertise and domain knowledge to identify apps optimization needs. Proof of concept technology support: Lead and drive proofs-of-concept and technology deep-dives specific to partner technologies. “Whatever it takes” attitude to help clear technical roadblocks: Advise and assist Application development teams with technical roadblocks such as performance challenges within a solution. Recommend or assess opportunities to drive cost efficiencies aimed at simplicity, configurability and eventual elimination of technical debt associated with applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to define the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for the organization. Engage with business users, technology teams, and leadership to understand their needs, gathering requirements to ensure alignment between architectural solutions and business objectives. Participate in architecture reviews, provides recommendations, and oversees the implementation of governance frameworks. Evaluate emerging products & technologies, tools, and frameworks to support domain architectural decisions and provides recommendations for technology adoption. Encourage knowledge sharing, identify opportunities for enhancing architectural processes and methodologies, and support professional development initiatives for the architectural team. Required Qualifications 10+ years' hands-on experience with Software design and development 8+ years' SME level technical skills in: application, data, integration, and security architecture design 4+ years' experience with Enterprise architecture and system design (including executing, planning, delivering & supporting solutions) 4+ years' experience with Public Cloud (Azure/GCP) 4+ years' experience with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies as well as Cloud database technologies 2+ years' experience with SaaS/PaaS Platforms, e.g. Workday, Oracle Cloud, WorkBrain, UKG, MuleSoft, Boomi, OIC etc. 2+ years' experience working with technologies that work as glue between modern applications and legacy platforms e.g. Kafka 2+ years' experience with Security framework and SSO, OAuth/SAML/OIDC-based authentication 2+ years' experience working with Micro services Architecture & APIs 2+ years' experience working with Container Platform and deployment patterns 1+ year experience with observability and implementation techniques Preferred Qualifications GCP/Azure Architect cloud certification SaaS Product certification Design & Building Apps with AI capabilities integrating to LLM’s Understanding of AI Apps implementation patterns and Agent frameworks Experience or exposure to process automation tools and technologies Collaboration, teamwork and growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) Education Bachelor's degree required Specialized training/relevant professional certifications preferred Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $106,605.00 - $284,280.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/01/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

The Lead Solutions Architect will design and develop HR Technology domain architecture solutions to address business problems. Responsibilities include overseeing solution design, conducting architecture reviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to align architectural solutions with business objectives.