Principal Software Development Engineer

Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Principal / Director-level Full-Stack Software Development Engineer to join our Digital Caremark organization and lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This role spans AI-enabled applications, scalable digital platforms, and enterprise integrations that power critical healthcare and pharmacy experiences. This is a senior technical leadership role for a hands-on engineer who can operate across the full stack—from intuitive front-end applications to resilient backend services—while setting architectural direction, influencing engineering standards, and mentoring teams.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, platform thinking, and strong collaboration skills to build secure, scalable, API-first solutions in a highly regulated environment. Required Qualifications 12+ years of software engineering experience 5+ years in senior/principal/architect roles Strong full-stack development experience Proven experience designing distributed systems at scale Expertise in API-first and microservices architectures Hands‑on experience integrating AI/GenAI capabilities Experience building cloud-native applications Strong system design and problem‑solving skills Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills Architecture & System Design Define and drive architecture for large‑scale distributed systems and digital platforms Lead design reviews and set architecture standards and best practices Champion API-first, microservices, and event‑driven architecture patterns Ensure systems meet scalability, reliability, security, and compliance requirements Balance performance, cost, and speed in technical decision‑making Full‑Stack Engineering Design and develop end‑to‑end solutions across UI, backend, and data layers Build modern web applications using React, Angular, or similar frameworks Develop scalable services and APIs using Java, Go, Node.js, or Python Optimize performance, resiliency, and security across the stack AI & Intelligent Solutions Integrate AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into digital experiences Work with LLM APIs, prompt orchestration, and AI service frameworks Partner with data and ML teams to productionize models Implement responsible AI practices, governance, and monitoring Platform Engineering Build and evolve shared platforms, SDKs, and reusable services Drive platform standardization and developer experience improvements Design for multi‑tenant, high‑availability, and enterprise scale Enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation Integrations Lead enterprise integrations using APIs, messaging, and event streaming Design secure B2B and internal system integrations Ensure observability, resilience, and fault tolerance Support both real‑time and batch integration patterns Technical Leadership Act as a technical advisor to engineering and product leadership Influence cross‑team technical direction and strategy Establish and promote engineering best practices Mentor and coach engineers across levels Preferred Qualifications Experience building enterprise healthcare or regulated‑industry platforms Familiarity with healthcare data, privacy, and compliance requirements Exposure to MLOps and AI lifecycle management Experience with identity, security, and privacy architectures Track record of influencing architecture across large organizations Experience contributing to platform or developer ecosystem strategies Technical Stack Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Go (Golang), Node.js, Python Frontend: React, Angular, TypeScript, Modern UI frameworks API & Integration: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Event‑driven architecture, Kafka or similar messaging systems Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, or GCP; Kubernetes and Docker; CI/CD pipelines; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar); Observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) Data: SQL and NoSQL databases; Caching (Redis or similar); Streaming/event platforms Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred Equivalent practical experience will also be considered Pay Range $144,200.00 – $288,400.00 Benefits 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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings options; wellness programs; and other resources.

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