Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Shape the Future of PBM Technology at a Fortune 100 Innovator At Humana, a Fortune 100 healthcare technology leader, our Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) platform is a critical engine supporting millions of members, pharmacists, and clinical partners. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority within a modern, agile engineering organization—driving architectural direction, elevating engineering quality, and delivering scalable backend and API solutions that power real healthcare outcomes. This role is ideal for a seasoned backend/API engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, coaching other engineers, and leading the development of reliable, enterprise grade platforms. What You’ll Do Lead Technical Delivery & Refinement - Guide story refinement and technical planning, breaking down complex initiatives into clear, actionable, and scalable backend/API work while partnering closely with product and architecture. Build & Maintain Mission‑Critical PBM APIs - Design, implement, and evolve high‑performance, secure APIs and backend services that power Humana’s PBM ecosystem, ensuring reliability, scalability, and exceptional data integrity. Champion Engineering Quality - Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, best‑practice coaching, automation improvements, and proactive identification of performance, quality, and reliability risks. Own Security, Scalability & Architecture Execution - Ensure systems meet enterprise‑grade security, performance, and architectural standards while collaborating with architects to align implementations with long-term technical strategy. Guide Documentation & Technical Communication - Maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation—including API contracts, architectural diagrams, and operational runbooks—and communicate risks, tradeoffs, and decisions effectively across teams. Mentor & Elevate the Engineering Team - Coach engineers through technical challenges, improve engineering maturity within the squad, and foster a culture centered on craftsmanship, learning, and continuous improvement. Who You Are You’re a backend-focused engineer with a passion for: - Building resilient, secure, enterprise‑scale APIs and data flows - Leading technical work across cross-functional agile teams - Making smart architectural tradeoffs - Improving code quality, engineering culture, and developer experience - Mentoring engineers and helping teams deliver at a higher level Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications - 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, ideally within large-scale or enterprise environments - 2+ years of technical leadership experience (team lead, senior lead, tech lead, or similar) - Strong backend API development skills and experience with modern engineering practices (automated testing, CI/CD, cloud-native design) - A passion for building solutions that directly improve the healthcare experience for millions Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field - Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, or healthcare/PBM systems - Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns, event-driven architectures, or scalable data access strategies Additional Information Why Humana? At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it's important to us too. That's why we're committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few: - Work-Life Balance - Generous PTO package - Health benefits effective day 1 - Annual Incentive Plan - 401K - Excellent company match - Well-being program - Paid Volunteer Time Off If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana. 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 recommended; 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. SSN Alert Statement 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 Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website. 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: 03-25-2026 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. ​ 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.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Runtime to design and build high-performance backend systems that support real-time security and observability at scale. In this role, you will develop scalable APIs, data pipelines, and services that handle large volumes of multi-cloud data while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. - Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines to support runtime security and observability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Threat Research, Frontend, and Customer-facing teams, to deliver high-impact features. - Optimize architecture for reliability, performance, and cost efficiency in multi-cloud environments including Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud. - Participate in design sessions, code reviews, and operational support of services owned by your team. - Implement logging, metrics, and observability best practices to support troubleshooting and system monitoring. - Contribute to AI-driven productivity initiatives and automation of operational workflows. Qualifications - 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development. - Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems design, and distributed systems. - Hands-on experience building scalable backend services and APIs. - Proficiency in Go, Java, or C++ in production environments; experience with Python is a plus. - Experience with containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with messaging and streaming platforms (NATS, JetStream, Kafka). - Experience with datastores such as Elasticsearch, Redis, and Postgres/SQL. - Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and IBM Cloud. - Experience in building or operating security products is desirable. Benefits - Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. - Flexible remote work arrangements. - Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans. - Opportunities for professional growth and skill development. - Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment. - Access to cutting-edge technologies and AI tools to enhance productivity.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and technical direction; • Guide and mentor developers, promoting development best practices and ensuring code quality; • Actively participate in the software development lifecycle, from conception through implementation and maintenance.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance software solutions. In this role, you will lead complex projects, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and implement robust solutions. You will contribute to end-to-end feature development, ensuring systems are interoperable, maintainable, and performant. This position offers the opportunity to influence architecture decisions, uphold coding standards, and foster a culture of technical excellence. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation, software quality, and impactful results in the healthcare technology space. - Design, develop, and implement core application features and system components. - Lead tasking sessions and provide high-level design, estimates, and guidance for complex projects. - Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence. - Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, identifying risks, roadblocks, and effective solutions. - Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to refine requirements and ensure robust implementation. - Establish and maintain high coding standards, ensuring system performance, maintainability, and interoperability. Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, with 5+ years in a senior or staff-level role. - Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent in Computer Science or related field; coding bootcamp or equivalent experience accepted. - Strong expertise in Java and end-to-end feature development. - Experience designing and building complex systems, preferably in healthcare technology. - Familiarity with healthcare data formats such as HL7 and FHIR is preferred. - Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions, lead projects, and mentor team members. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong collaboration abilities. Requirements - 10+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, with 5+ years in a senior or staff-level role. - Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent in Computer Science or related field; coding bootcamp or equivalent experience accepted. - Strong expertise in Java and end-to-end feature development. - Experience designing and building complex systems, preferably in healthcare technology. - Familiarity with healthcare data formats such as HL7 and FHIR is preferred. - Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions, lead projects, and mentor team members. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong collaboration abilities. Benefits - Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 annually. - Remote work environment with flexible PTO, personal, and sick days. - Health, medical, life, and disability benefits. - RRSP/TFSA/401K employee contribution plans. - Employee Assistance Program and professional learning opportunities. - Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture with focus on growth and belonging.