Lead Software Engineer

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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:
  • Java
  • .NET
  • Python
• Full-stack development across UI, APIs, and backend services
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud architecture, and modern DevOps practices

Preferred Technical Skills

• Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions:
  • ForgeRock
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Ping Identity
• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or regulated domains

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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

• Master's degree
• Certifications (preferred):
  • AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
  • IAM-related certifications

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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 Humana's 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 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.

About us
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 at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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.