Backend Platform & API Strategy Lead

Partners in Digital Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 107,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Backend Capability Product Specialist to own the backend platform, API ecosystem, and third‑party integration layer of our SaaS product suite. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and market intelligence to build scalable, interoperable systems.

You will lead API design, governance, and vendor integrations, collaborating with engineering leads and cross‑functional partners to deliver measurable impact across revenue, retention, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience
• 4+ years focused on backend systems, APIs, or platform products
• Proven track record delivering SaaS platform features at scale
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, webhooks, async messaging, and modern integration patterns

Responsibilities

• Own the backend tech roadmap and API strategy
• Define API design standards, versioning strategies, and DX principles
• Lead integrations for third‑party integrations, partner APIs, and marketplace ecosystem development
• Collaborate with engineering leads to drive scalable microservices and governance frameworks

Skills

Backend systems

APIs

Platform products

RESTful API design

API governance

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Apigee

AWS API Gateway

Kong

MuleSoft

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Backend Capability Product Specialist to own the backend platform, API ecosystem, and third‑party integration layer of our SaaS product suite. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and market intelligence to build scalable, interoperable systems.

You will lead API design, governance, and vendor integrations, collaborating with engineering leads and cross‑functional partners to deliver measurable impact across revenue, retention, and