About The Company

Humana Inc. is a renowned Fortune 100 healthcare company dedicated to making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and personalized for millions of Americans. With a focus on innovative health solutions, Humana offers a wide range of insurance products, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans, along with healthcare services through its CenterWell division. The company emphasizes a patient-centered approach, leveraging technology and data-driven insights to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall healthcare experience.

Humana’s commitment to community well-being, diversity, and inclusion positions it as a leader in the healthcare industry, continuously striving to deliver value and quality care to its members.

About The Role

As a Lead Software Engineer at Humana, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) technology within a dynamic, agile environment. You will serve as a technical authority, guiding architectural decisions, ensuring high-quality engineering practices, and delivering scalable backend and API solutions that support critical healthcare operations. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency, security, and reliability of systems that serve millions of members, pharmacists, and clinical partners.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned backend/API engineer to lead complex technical initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovation in healthcare technology. You will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to develop enterprise-grade solutions that improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, preferably within large-scale or enterprise environments
2+ years of technical leadership experience (e.g., team lead, senior lead, tech lead)
Strong expertise in backend API development and modern engineering practices such as automated testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native design
Demonstrated passion for building solutions that enhance the healthcare experience for millions
Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance APIs and backend services
Excellent communication skills for documenting and conveying technical concepts effectively
Ability to make informed architectural tradeoffs and lead technical discussions

Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery and refinement of backend and API development initiatives, translating complex requirements into scalable solutions
Design, build, and maintain mission-critical PBM APIs that ensure data integrity, security, and high availability
Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, best practice coaching, and automation enhancements
Ensure systems adhere to enterprise security, performance, and architectural standards while collaborating with architects on long-term strategies
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including API contracts, architectural diagrams, and operational runbooks
Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly across teams to facilitate informed decision-making
Mentor and coach engineering team members, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, continuous learning, and innovation
Identify and proactively address performance, quality, and reliability issues within the platform

Benefits

Work-life balance with flexible work arrangements
Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
Health benefits effective from day one of employment
Annual incentive bonus based on performance
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Well-being programs supporting mental and physical health
Paid volunteer time off to engage with community initiatives
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Equal Opportunity

Humana is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We actively promote affirmative action and ensure all employment decisions are made based on valid job requirements.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and provides accommodations and language services to support applicants and employees. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of improving healthcare outcomes for all.

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