Lead Director, Software Engineering & Modernization

CVS Health

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 288,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program
Equity awards
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health Specialty Pharmacy Engineering seeks an experienced Lead Director, Software Development Engineering to own modernization across value streams, partnering with Strategy, Operations, and Product to build scalable software. You will lead diverse engineering teams across geographies, shaping the technology strategy and delivering high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes operational efficiency, platform modernization, and mentoring engineers while collaborating with business and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of software development experience.
  • 7+ years in microservices using Python/Java (Spring Boot).
  • 5+ years in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • 3+ years in cloud platforms (GCP).
  • 1+ years using AI frameworks and generative AI web-services/tools.
  • Experience hiring and leading distributed multi-site/remote teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiyear modernization roadmap for Specialty Pharmacy value streams.
  • Design and develop Specialty pharmacy products and technology assets.
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, time-to-market, and product quality.
  • Lead engineering teams across multiple geographies and coordinate with partners.
  • Manage people: hiring, performance, coaching, career growth, goal setting.
  • Foster relationships with Business, Product and Technology partners; drive delivery roadmap.
  • Conduct technology research to shape a long-term strategy based on trends.

Skills

Software development experience
Agile methodologies
Microservices
Python/Java (Spring Boot)
Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
Cloud platforms (GCP)
AI frameworks and generative AI tools
Distributed multi-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes
Docker
Claude Code
GitHub Copilot

Job description

CVS Health Specialty Pharmacy Engineering seeks an experienced Lead Director, Software Development Engineering to own modernization across value streams, partnering with Strategy, Operations, and Product to build scalable software. You will lead diverse engineering teams across geographies, shaping the technology strategy and delivering high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes operational efficiency, platform modernization, and mentoring engineers while collaborating with business and

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