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Lead Software Engineer
**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**
The Lead Software Engineer codes software applications based on business requirements. The Lead Software Engineer works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
The Lead Software Engineer standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and debugging and develops fixes. Researches complaints and makes necessary adjustments and/or recommendations to resolve complex software related issues. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provides technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
+ Actively participates in and reviews project plans, solution designs, and other critical artifacts to guide the delivery of complex, custom-developed solutions.
+ Participates in project requirements review meetings and conducts thorough analysis of business requirements to ensure accurate understanding and alignment.
+ Develops detailed low-level designs and contributes to the overall vision of solution artifacts.
+ Engages in daily stand-up meetings with business stakeholders and development teams as part of the agile process, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any issues related to ongoing development activities.
+ Collaborates with team members to track and plan agile work supporting core cloud development.
+ Collaborates with cross-functional teams-including front-end, back-end, and infrastructure groups-to deliver high-quality solutions.
+ Partners with internal architecture and other enterprise teams to ensure a resilient, state-of-the-art cloud environment for a high-profile enterprise application(s).
+ Develops and delivers proofs-of-concept (POCs) and sample implementations for widespread adoption within agile teams.
+ Works with senior leadership to influence project timelines, deliverables, and strategic direction.
+ Utilizes AI tools to accelerate code scaffolding, test automation, migrations, and documentation.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
+ At least 8 years of experience in coding and development on cloud-based platforms (Azure/GCP).
+ Strong proficiency in .NET Framework 7+, .NET core and Python; familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular).
+ Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP), APIs, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
+ Strong background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs using the Chassis framework and microservices architecture. Experience with Apigee API Management for building, securing, and monitoring APIs.
+ Expertise with Git and DevOps for version control and collaboration within a DevOps environment. Hands-on expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
+ Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
+ Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
+ Hands-on expertise with prompt engineering, large language models, and emerging AI trends.
+ Knowledge of APPIAN (low-code automation platform)
+ At least 2 years of experience in PostgreSQL for database management and operations.
+ At least 2 years of experience in Pyspark, Databricks and Streamsets.
+ At least 2 years of experience with Kafka for messaging and data streaming.
+ Strong knowledge of the healthcare domain, including industry standards and regulations.
+ Strong Proficiency in data analytics skills using Snowflakes and Data visualization and Reporting using Power BI.
+ In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) implementation, testing, and monitoring processes.
+ Demonstrated experience with agile methodologies and project management principles.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$129,300 - $177,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 03-27-2026
**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.
The Lead Software Engineer codes software applications based on business requirements. The Lead Software Engineer works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
The Lead Software Engineer standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and debugging and develops fixes. Researches complaints and makes necessary adjustments and/or recommendations to resolve complex software related issues. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provides technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
+ Actively participates in and reviews project plans, solution designs, and other critical artifacts to guide the delivery of complex, custom-developed solutions.
+ Participates in project requirements review meetings and conducts thorough analysis of business requirements to ensure accurate understanding and alignment.
+ Develops detailed low-level designs and contributes to the overall vision of solution artifacts.
+ Engages in daily stand-up meetings with business stakeholders and development teams as part of the agile process, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any issues related to ongoing development activities.
+ Collaborates with team members to track and plan agile work supporting core cloud development.
+ Collaborates with cross-functional teams-including front-end, back-end, and infrastructure groups-to deliver high-quality solutions.
+ Partners with internal architecture and other enterprise teams to ensure a resilient, state-of-the-art cloud environment for a high-profile enterprise application(s).
+ Develops and delivers proofs-of-concept (POCs) and sample implementations for widespread adoption within agile teams.
+ Works with senior leadership to influence project timelines, deliverables, and strategic direction.
+ Utilizes AI tools to accelerate code scaffolding, test automation, migrations, and documentation.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
+ At least 8 years of experience in coding and development on cloud-based platforms (Azure/GCP).
+ Strong proficiency in .NET Framework 7+, .NET core and Python; familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular).
+ Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP), APIs, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
+ Strong background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs using the Chassis framework and microservices architecture. Experience with Apigee API Management for building, securing, and monitoring APIs.
+ Expertise with Git and DevOps for version control and collaboration within a DevOps environment. Hands-on expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
+ Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
+ Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
+ Hands-on expertise with prompt engineering, large language models, and emerging AI trends.
+ Knowledge of APPIAN (low-code automation platform)
+ At least 2 years of experience in PostgreSQL for database management and operations.
+ At least 2 years of experience in Pyspark, Databricks and Streamsets.
+ At least 2 years of experience with Kafka for messaging and data streaming.
+ Strong knowledge of the healthcare domain, including industry standards and regulations.
+ Strong Proficiency in data analytics skills using Snowflakes and Data visualization and Reporting using Power BI.
+ In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) implementation, testing, and monitoring processes.
+ Demonstrated experience with agile methodologies and project management principles.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$129,300 - $177,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 03-27-2026
**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.
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