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 Center Well 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.

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

• 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

• Lead strategic initiatives and deliverables across Center Well 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Strong experience with:
  Java, .NET, Python, full‑stack development across UI, APIs, and backend services
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud architecture, and modern Dev Ops practices

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

• 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

• Master’s degree
• Certifications (preferred): AZ‑900 (Azure Fundamentals), IAM‑related certifications

$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.

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.

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