Principal Software Engineer

Cvshealth Open

Hybrid Galway Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Cvshealth. Galway · full-time · €80,000–€230,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cvshealth

€80,000 – €230,000

Base salary for this role, in EUR per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from CvshealthOur estimate for the market: €101,400–€104,400Median €104,400

The range includes the market median of €104,400 for senior engineering leadership roles in Galway.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median €104,400. Last updated Nov 6, 2026.

RoleEngineering Leadership

SenioritySenior

LocationGalway

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay€80,000–€230,000

PostedOct 2, 2026

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set technical direction across cloud, backend, automation and platform work, then align teams around the plan
Guide architecture and engineering processes for major initiatives, keeping delivery consistent across teams and partners
Shape platform roadmaps with engineering and product leaders, and contribute to frameworks and core system design
Take prototypes into production, building critical components and setting standards for security, performance and reliability
Stay hands-on with key systems while mentoring senior engineers and strengthening testing, observability and CI/CD

What you bring

At least ten years in software development, including hands-on Agile delivery and enterprise distributed systems
Five or more years with Java, Spring Boot and microservices, including two years with Kafka or similar event-driven platforms
At least three years working with GCP, Azure or another public cloud, plus production experience in security and system resilience
Experience with AI or generative AI solutions and technologies
A computer science, information systems, engineering or related degree, or equivalent experience

Who this fits

This role suits a senior engineer who can set technical direction while remaining hands-on with critical components and mentoring experienced engineers. It is a hybrid, full-time position in Galway, Ireland.

From the employer

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.

Position Summary

Health100 is an AI‑native health technology platform that unifies pharmacies, providers, insurers, PBMs, and digital health solutions into a single, consumer‑focused ecosystem. Powered by Google Cloud AI, we’re reimagining personalized and connected health experiences.

As a Principal Software Engineer for Health100, you will set the technical direction for cloud-native, event-driven platforms and services. You'll partner with product and architecture leaders to make pragmatic design decisions, mentor senior engineers, and stay hands-on for critical-path components. You will translate prototypes into production systems with clear reliability, security, and performance standards while ensuring strong engineering practices (testing, observability, CI/CD) from day one. Your leadership elevates quality, accelerates delivery, and fosters a culture of craftsmanship and learning.

Responsibilities:

Set and own technical vision and strategy across cloud, backend, automation, and platform domains, solving complex problems and driving aligned execution.
Serve as senior technical authority for high‑impact initiatives, guiding architecture, shaping engineering processes, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across teams and partners.
Define platform direction and roadmaps by collaborating with engineering leadership, product teams, and the open‑source community, influencing frameworks and core system design.
Lead solutions from prototype to production, contributing to key frameworks and components while ensuring performance, security, reliability, and operational readiness.
Drive innovation and execution excellence by applying deep technical judgment, navigating competing priorities, fostering cross‑team alignment, and staying current with emerging technologies and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of software development experience, including hands-on Agile delivery and building enterprise-grade distributed systems.
5+ years of development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices, including 2+ years working with Kafka or other event-driven platforms.
3+ years of experience with cloud computing technologies (GCP, Azure, or equivalent public cloud).
3+ years applying engineering practices for security, resiliency, availability, and scalability in production systems.
Experience with AI/generative AI solutions and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the health, wellness, or pharmacy domain.
Contributions to open-source technology or developed patents.
Full-stack development capability.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to achieve broader organizational goals.

Education