Lead Full Stack Engineer

Humana

. Lead full stack engineering strategy and execution across UI, APIs, and data platforms .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack engineering, including UI, APIs, and data platforms, with a strong focus on modern architecture patterns and cloud-native solutions. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive technical initiatives, and ensure high-quality delivery while mentoring and developing talent.

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Full Stack DevelopmentJava and Spring BootCloud Migration and ModernizationDevOps PracticesTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Full Stack DevelopmentJavaSpring BootJavaScriptTypeScriptHTMLCSS.NET DevelopmentCI/CDContainerization

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsDistributed SystemsAutomation ToolsObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AZ-900

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ArchitecturesTechnical DebtIncident ManagementPHI/HIPAA Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full stack engineering strategy and execution across UI, APIs, and data platforms
Define architectural direction and standards for code quality, scalability, and maintainability
Select frameworks, languages, and platforms across engineering layers
Approve architectural patterns, cloud strategy, and integrations
Identify opportunities to refactor, modernize, or retire legacy systems
Drive delivery across multiple engineering teams through sprint planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and blocker removal
Prioritize feature development, platform investments, and technical debt
Make trade-offs on scope, timelines, and resource allocation
Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery
Define and enforce testing, code review, and performance standards
Establish release-readiness criteria and approve production deployments
Guide security, compliance, and data protection strategies
Serve as senior escalation point for critical system issues
Diagnose and resolve complex cross-stack production incidents
Lead incident decisions including rollback, hotfix, and root-cause remediation
Direct engineering resources during high-severity events
Drive solutions that improve system resilience and reduce incident frequency
Partner with Product, UX, QA, Platform, Architecture, and executive teams on roadmaps and priorities
Translate business requirements into technical execution plans
Coordinate cross-team dependencies and communicate risks, trade-offs, and system impacts
Drive investment decisions in automation, tooling, observability, and platform improvements
Lead initiatives to reduce operational toil and improve developer experience
Mentor and develop tech leads and senior engineers
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance
Influence hiring strategies and succession planning
Lead application rationalization, API onboarding, vendor-product elimination, and Cloud 3.0 migration initiatives
Support modernization toward cloud-native architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
8+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior-level development on large-scale systems
2+ years of experience leading engineering teams or major technical initiatives
Proven experience in full stack development across UI, backend services, APIs, and data layers
Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns and cloud platforms
Passion for improving consumer experiences through technology
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot for backend and microservices development
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Hands-on experience with .NET application development
Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud-based architectures
Experience implementing modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and containerization
AZ-900 or other cloud certification preferred
Experience with cloud migration and modernization initiatives preferred
Exposure to large-scale enterprise environments and distributed systems preferred
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Internet expense payment for employees working from home in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota
Telephone equipment appropriate to business requirements
Remote/home working arrangement
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