Lead HR Tech Solutions Architect

CVS Health; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design HR Technology domain architecture spanning applications, data, and platforms. You will lead architecture reviews, oversee cradle-to-grave solution delivery, and mentor tech leads to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Strong cloud, security, and API skills are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with business users and technology teams to deliver scalable, cost-efficient HR solutions while driving modernization and

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ hands‑on experience with software design and development.
• 8+ years’ SME level technical skills in application, data, integration, and security architecture.
• 4+ years’ experience with Enterprise architecture and system design.
• 4+ years’ experience with Public Cloud (GCP preferred).
• 4+ years’ experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud databases.
• 2+ years’ experience with SaaS/PaaS platforms (Workday, Oracle Cloud, UKG, MuleSoft, Boomi, OIC).
• 2+ years’ experience with middleware connectors like Kafka.
• 2+ years’ experience with security frameworks and SSO/OIDC/OAuth/SAML.
• 2+ years’ experience with microservices, APIs, container platforms.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end solution ownership for HR technology architectures.
• Perform buy vs build analyses to recommend optimal approaches.
• Conduct architecture design reviews and identify gaps and improvements.
• Identify applications optimizations and integration opportunities.
• Lead proofs-of-concept and technology deep-dives for partner tech.
• Clear technical roadblocks with development teams and optimize performance.
• Drive cost efficiencies by simplifying configurations and reducing debt.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture vision and roadmap.
• Engage with users and leadership to align solutions with business needs.
• Participate in governance and evaluate emerging technologies.

Skills

Software design

Architecture design

Enterprise architecture

Public cloud

SQL/NoSQL

SaaS/PaaS

Microservices/API

Security/SSO

Container platforms

Observability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional certifications

Tools

Workday

Oracle Cloud

UKG

MuleSoft

Boomi

OIC

Kafka

Kubernetes

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design HR Technology domain architecture spanning applications, data, and platforms. You will lead architecture reviews, oversee cradle-to-grave solution delivery, and mentor tech leads to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Strong cloud, security, and API skills are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with business users and technology teams to deliver scalable, cost-efficient HR solutions while driving modernization and