Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) to drive the architecture delivery and quality of critical enterprise applications supporting CenterWell Pharmacy MyHumana and Omni-channel platforms. This role will lead strategic initiatives for XIAM deliverables and new team formations ensuring scalable secure and high-performing solutions.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in complex environments influences executive-level decisions and leads cross-functional teams to deliver impactful business outcomes.

Location: Louisville KY or Dallas TX (Work At Home with occasional office visits)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define and drive architecture decisions across front-end back-end APIs and data layers
• Select and approve frameworks languages and platforms (cloud microservices integrations)
• Lead system modernization refactoring and retirement decisions
• Ensure solutions are scalable maintainable and cost-efficient

Delivery Leadership & Execution

• Lead strategic initiatives and deliverables across CenterWell Pharmacy MyHumana and Omni-channel platforms
• Prioritize features technical debt and platform investments across teams
• Balance business urgency with long-term platform health
• Ensure predictable delivery and high-quality outcomes

Quality Security & Risk Management

• Define software quality standards testing practices and performance benchmarks
• Lead debugging defect resolution and root-cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with security regulatory and data protection requirements
• Approve production readiness and release decisions

Production Support & Incident Response

• Lead response to high-severity incidents and system escalations
• Drive decisions on rollback hotfix or remediation approaches
• Ensure rapid resolution while maintaining long-term system stability

Strategic Influence & Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise senior leadership (Directors VPs) on engineering strategy and risk mitigation
• Translate business requirements into technical execution plans
• Partner with Product UX QA and Platform teams to align priorities
• Influence investment decisions in tooling automation and observability

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead mentor and grow engineering teams and technical leads
• Support hiring onboarding and succession planning
• Identify skill gaps coach team members and foster high performance

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Javaand Spring Bootfor backend and microservices development
• Proficiency in frontend technologies including JavaScript TypeScript HTML and CSS
• Hands-on experience with .NETapplication development
• Full-stack development expertise across UI APIs and backend services
• Solid understanding of distributed systemsand cloud-based architectures
• Experience implementing modern DevOps practices(CI/CD automation containerization etc.)
• Experience with Pythonfor scripting backend development or data processing (Nice to have)

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Experience implementing and managing IAM solutions such as ForgeRockand Ping Identity
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks including OAuth 2.0
• Knowledge of identity federation SSO and secure access patterns

Domain Experience

• Experience working in healthcare pharmacy or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with compliance security and data privacy requirements in regulated environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
• 8 years of progressive experience in software engineering (large-scale enterprise environments)
• 2 years of technical or project leadership experience
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Passion for improving consumer experiences through technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Certifications (preferred):
  • AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
  • IAM-related certifications

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees ability to work effectively the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California Illinois Montana or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number if it is not already on file. When required an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humanas secure website.

Limited Geography Remote - This is a remote position but located within a specific geography.

Travel: While this is a remote position occasional travel to Humanas 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.

$129300 - $177800 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.

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid families individuals military service personnel and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer .

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.