Senior Manager, Software Engineering & Architecture

baramundi software; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 170,568 - 284,280; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Digital is seeking a Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering to lead a team of engineers, provide hands-on technical direction, and shape architecture and strategy for digital initiatives at CVS Health. You will drive SDLC, ensure security and scalability, and mentor engineers while aligning with business outcomes.

The role demands expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on high availability, performance, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
• 7+ years using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka in cloud deployments.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• 3+ years defining technology strategy including AI/ML and cloud services.
• Strong cloud, APIs, microservices, and modern SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Own risk mitigation and production stability by proactively identifying system vulnerabilities, leading root cause analysis, and driving timely resolution of complex production issues to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements engineering, system design, development, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to modern engineering standards, secure coding practices, and scalable architecture principles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, Infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions, align priorities, and resolve dependencies while maintaining efficient delivery pipelines.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and engineering best practices, leading innovation through proof-of-concepts and informed technology selection to enhance system performance and developer productivity.
• Build and develop high-performing engineering teams by hiring top talent, conducting technical performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Software engineering

Project leadership

Java/Spring/Kafka

Cloud platforms

Cross-functional

AI/ML adoption

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CVS Health Digital is seeking a Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering to lead a team of engineers, provide hands-on technical direction, and shape architecture and strategy for digital initiatives at CVS Health. You will drive SDLC, ensure security and scalability, and mentor engineers while aligning with business outcomes.

The role demands expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on high availability, performance, and