Lead Automation Engineer(Quality Engineering)

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Join us as the founding Lead Automation Engineer and champion quality across a pioneering team focused on AI-driven, omni-channel customer journeys. You'll architect robust automation frameworks and drive best practices in TDD within an environment that prizes collaboration, innovation, and learning. Your work will ensure rapid, reliable delivery and a seamless customer experience-giving you the opportunity to set quality standards. If you love pairing with fellow engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and growing your expertise with the latest technologies, this is the role to make a lasting mark and propel your career forward.

The Lead Automation Engineer designs, programs, simulates, and tests automated processes, and is responsible for detailed design specifications and other documents. 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

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks for web and/or API platforms.
• Strong knowledge of TDD, OOP, and modern test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).
• Experience with performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate and advocate for quality across engineering, product, and design.
• Strong mentorship skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience building test automation in greenfield or startup environments.
• Exposure to testing AI/ML-driven applications and omni-channel customer experiences.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and containerized environments.

Remote/WAH requirements:

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

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: 01-15-2026
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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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.