Senior Backend Platform & API Architect (SaaS)

Partners in Digital Health; California (MO); Hybrid; 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 drive scalable, interoperable systems powering internal capabilities and partner integrations.

This role requires hands‑on leadership of API governance, DX, and an event‑driven microservices architecture, with a focus on ROI and market

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product management, focused on backend/apis/platforms.
• Proven track record delivering SaaS platform features at scale in B2B/enterprise.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and modern integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Own roadmap for backend systems, APIs, and data platform capabilities.
• Define API standards, versioning, and developer experience.
• Lead strategy for third-party integrations and marketplace ecosystem.

Skills

Backend product management

APIs

REST API design

SaaS platforms

Agile/Scrum

DX principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 drive scalable, interoperable systems powering internal capabilities and partner integrations.

This role requires hands‑on leadership of API governance, DX, and an event‑driven microservices architecture, with a focus on ROI and market