Lead Solution Architect

CVS Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Solution Architect to support enterprise initiatives focused on healthcare payer systems. The role emphasizes legacy systems, modern cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities to design scalable, secure solutions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, guide end-to-end architectures, ensure regulatory compliance, and evaluate AI and cloud tools. A strong background in mainframe integration and cloud platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT architecture or solution design roles.
• Healthcare payer industry experience with claims processing and provider systems.
• Strong mainframe experience with integration to modern platforms.
• Proven cloud platform expertise (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture aligned with goals.
• Design end-to-end solutions integrating legacy systems with modern platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate AI and cloud tools to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy.

Skills

IT architecture experience (7+ years)

Healthcare payer domain

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

AI/ML in enterprise

Mainframe integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Tools

Appian Vendor platform

Ab Initio ETL

Low Code/No Code platforms

FHIR/HL7 data standards

Job 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.

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to support enterprise-level initiatives with a focus on healthcare payer systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in legacy systems, modern cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities to help design and guide scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define solution architecture aligned with strategic goals.
• Design and document end-to-end solutions that integrate legacy systems with modern platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend AI and cloud-based tools to enhance business capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years in IT architecture or solution design roles.
• Demonstrated experience in the healthcare payer industry, including familiarity with claims processing, eligibility, and provider systems.
• Strong mainframe experience, including integration with modern platforms.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in enterprise solutions.

Technical Skills

• Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• API design and integration
• Data architecture and governance
• DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Security and compliance in healthcare IT

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments
• Familiarity with FHIR, HL7, and other healthcare data standards
• Experience with Low Code/No Code and Rules Framework tools
• Experience with Appian Vendor platform
• Experience with ETL Tools such as Ab Initio

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $260,590.00

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.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/09/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.